01-05-2026 Agenda Packet BOCPERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
304 South Morgan Street, Room 215
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
January 5, 2026
6:00 p.m.
This meeting will convene in Room 215 of the County Office Building.
1.CALL TO ORDER....................................................................Chairman Puryear
2.INVOCATION
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.RECOGNITION
A.Resolution Honoring Former Mayor Merilyn Newell (pg3).................Chairman Puryear
B.Presentation to Museum of History.....................................................Vice-Chair Wilborn
6.QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
A. SUP-04-25 – Request from Piedmont Electric Membership Corp.
to approve a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of an
existing substation on 8.25 acres at 1037 Bowen Rd (TM A87 69) (pgs.4-28).....Nish Trivedi
7.PUBLIC HEARING
A.Petition PB-11-25 – Planning Board Rules and Procedures Amendment
to streamline agenda preparation, remove duplication of Planning
Ordinance content, and clarify operational procedures such as voting,
meeting conduct, and agenda management (pgs.29-42)..........................................Nish Trivedi
B.Petition TA-15-25 – Variance Regulations Update to simplifies the
variance process, eliminates redundant language, and clarifies the
standards of review, in accordance with NCGS 160d-705 (pgs.43-55)...................Nish Trivedi
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C.Petition TA-16-25 – Removal of Reapplication Waiting Period
to remove unnecessary administrative barriers, allowing applicants
to reapply without delay when appropriate, promoting flexibility and
equitable review (pgs.56-64)..................................................................................Nish Trivedi
D.Petition TA-18-25 – Ordinance Consolidation and Reorganization to
amendment, consolidates Appendix A (Interpretations of Terms
and Definitions), Appendix B (Definitions), Appendix C
Permitted Use Table), and the Subdivision Regulations into the
main body of the Planning Ordinance (pgs.65-79)..................................................Nish Trivedi
8.INFORMAL COMMENTS
The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10-minute segment which
is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens of this county on issues,
other than those issues for which a public hearing has been scheduled. The time will
be divided equally among those wishing to comment. It is requested that any person
who wishes to address the Board, register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the
meeting.
9.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A.December 1, 2025, Minutes (pgs.80-107)
B.2026 Commissioner Committee Assignments (pgs.108-109)
C.Budget Amendment # 11 (pgs.110-111)
D.EDC Bylaws Amendment (pgs.112-119)
E.ES&S EVS 6300 Certified Voting System (pgs.120-126)
10.NEW BUSINESS
A.Chief’s Association Mid-Year Funding Request (pgs.127-148)…….......…….Katherine Cathey
B.Economic Development Organizational Structure (pgs.149-197).....................Katherine Cathey
C.Appointments to Boards and Committees (pgs.198-250)..................................Michele Solomon
11.CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
12.MANAGER’S REPORT
13.COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS/COMMENTS
Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed appropriate by
the Board.
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Merilyn P. Newell served the people of Person County as the longest serving Mayor
of the City of Roxboro, Person County’s only municipality and the county seat that
provides public infrastructure and contributes to the quality of life for all citizens,
with a tenure of 14 years as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Merilyn P. Newell worked diligently to establish an interlocal agreement between
Caswell County, Person County, City of Yanceyville and the City of Roxboro for an
additional regional water supply from the Dan River; and
WHEREAS, Merilyn P. Newell furthered Person County’s livability through her work to make
the City of Roxboro a Main Street Community; and
WHEREAS, Merilyn P. Newell contributed to major milestones in Person County’s economic
development efforts through her service on the Economic Development
Commission, including the recruitment of POLYWOOD and the development of the
Person County Mega Park; and
WHEREAS, Merilyn P. Newell has earned the respect and admiration of those who have known
her and worked with her throughout her time in office; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kyle Puryear, Chairman of the Person County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
extend this Resolution of Appreciation to Merilyn P. Newell for her commitment and dedication, and for
continually striving to make Roxboro and Person County better places to live and work.
Adopted this, the 5th day of January 2026.
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Kyle Puryear, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
____________________________________
Michele Solomon, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Special Use Permit Application SUP-04-25 to consider expansion of the existing PEMC
substation.
Summary of Information:
Booth and Associates, LLC (applicant) requests SUP approval for Piedmont Electric
Membership Cooperative (owner) to expand the existing substation on 8.25 acres at 1037 Bowen
Road, Rougemont, NC - Tax Map A87-69
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners hold a quasi-judicial evidentiary hearing to
consider evidence and testimony related to Special Use Permit Application SUP-04-25.
This Special Use Application (Attachment 1) is complete and ready for decision by the Board of
Commissioners.
Per the Person County Planning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also address a “Findings
of Fact” as listed in Section 155, to determine if the proposed use supports the Comprehensive Plan.
From the Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155-3(b), approval of Special Use Permit Application
SUP-02-25 supports the four Findings of Fact listed below:
1.That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed
and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. – The expansion will not
materially endanger public health or safety. To promote safety, the Substation will have a chain
link security fence with locked gates, security cameras, and bi-lingual signs on the fence to warn
of the danger of high voltage and tell readers to keep out. Per NESC & OSHA requirements.
2.That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. – The proposed substation
expansion meets required conditions and specifications from the Person County Planning
Ordinance as outlined in separate answers above and below. The expansion has been designed
to meet both NESC and OSHA codes and standards.
3.That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the
use is a public necessity. – The proposed expansion is a public necessity. The upgraded existing
POD substation will serve a new 230kV transmission line. The substation will be adequately
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buffered, and traffic to and from the substation will continue to be minimal, such that the value
of adjoining properties shall not be substantially injured.
4. That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan. – The proposed amendment is for the expansion of an existing
substation in order to supply power to a new 230kV transmission line. This expansion will
provide additional capacity for future growth in the area and improve electric reliability of the
Piedmont EMC electric system by serving an additional source.”
A detail staff report is provided (Attachment 2) and staff requests the following conditions be
incorporated to any approval:
1. The Applicant/owner obtains all required permits from Person County prior to the operation
proposed on the Subject Property.
2. The Applicant/owner shall provide a final as-built survey, a recorded O&M agreement, and a
recorded stormwater easement for Person County as specified in the Planning Ordinance. Prior
to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the project.
Public Notice and Letters were issued in accordance with the ordinance and no comments have been
received.
• December 16, 2025 – Letters issued to adjacent neighbors within the 500 boundary
• December 22, 2025 – Notice of Public Hearing published in local paper
A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve the Piedmont Electric
Membership Cooperative request for expansion of the Bowen Road substation, (SUP-04-25), and find it
consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
specifically, Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth and 2.7. Provide utility
infrastructure to support economic growth and find that approval of SUP-04-25 supports the four findings
of fact listed on the application.”
A motion to deny could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to deny approval of Piedmont
Electric Membership Cooperative request for expansion of the Bowen Road substation, (SUP-
04-25), and find it inconsistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it does not support any of the Guiding Principles in the
document, and find that approval of SUP-04-25 does not support the four findings of fact listed
on the application.”
Submitted By:
Jay Jennings, Planner
Attachment:
• 1 – Application
• 2 – Staff report
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PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Special Use Permit Application SUP-04-25 a request by Booth and Associates, LLC (applicant) for
Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative (owner) to approve a Special Use Permit to allow the
expansion of the existing substation on 8.25 acres at 1037 Bowen Road (TM A87 69).
Request
The Applicant, Booth and Associates (applicant) is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion
of the existing substation on 8.25 acres at 1037 Bowen Road (TM A87 69). The parcel is zoned R
(Residential) zoning district, and the development review must be consistent with Sections 60, 81, and 155
of the Planning Ordinance.
The applicant’s materials are attached, including the response to the four findings of fact.
Location, Current Land Use, & Land Use Compatibility
The 8.25-acre Subject Property is on the east side of Bowen Routh south of its intersection with Helena
Moriah Road. The parcel is being used as a substation. Previously the Person County Board of Adjustment
approved a Conditional Use Permit (CU-12-00) to place an electric substation on the property. Other current
land uses on adjacent properties are as follows:
• North – one dwelling and several accessory buildings
• East – undeveloped land
• South – undeveloped land
• West – undeveloped land
The stated purpose in the Planning Ordinance of the Residential District “is district is to provide for single
family residential uses and compatible development.”
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Designations
From the Comprehensive Plan, Section 4 of the Comprehensive Plan includes Guiding Principles. The
future land use designation for the Subject Property is Rural, and the zoning classification is R (see Exhibit
B: Future Land Use Map and Exhibit C: Zoning Map). The zoning and land use classifications are consistent
and compatible, as both envision residential development in lower density or rural settings. The following
Guiding Principle supports the application most closely:
Guiding Principle No. 2 – Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth
Guiding Principle 2.7. Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth
The applicant’s desire to expand the existing substation meets the principle of planning for new growth and
ensuring that capitol maintenance investments are built into the utility system to ensure the system remains
in top condition. The applicant has designed a small footprint of expansion that includes natural buffers to
neighboring properties and provides for erosion and sediment control of the project area and provides for
compliance with the Falls Watershed rules for peak flow and nutrient export by low impact design and use
of a stormwater SCM (pervious pavement).
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SUP-02-25 Application Staff Report
Page 2 of 3
The Rural future land use category promotes residential development in a manner which preserves the
environmental and scenic qualities of the area. Housing should be permitted at a low density, around one
unit per acre, and cluster subdivisions should be encouraged to conserve land and promote more efficient
development patterns in environmentally sensitive areas. Supporting uses, such as small-scale
neighborhood retail, services, and recreational amenities should also be permitted in this future land use
category.
The R zoning designation on the Subject Property is also compatible with the future land use and zoning
classifications on adjacent properties, as follows:
• North – R (zoning) and Rural (future land use)
• East – R (zoning) and Rural (future land use)
• South – R (zoning) and Rural (future land use)
• West – R (zoning) and Rural (future land use)
Planning Staff Analysis
A Site Plan was provided by the Applicant that follows Section 155-2 of the Planning Ordinance (see
Exhibit D: Site Plan). The site is located in a regulated watershed. The site plan shows no clearing or
disturbance within 20 feet of any adjoining property lines with the exception of that necessary for the
driveway. The ordinance does not specify planting required within the buffer, just an undisturbed buffer.
Per the Person County Planning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also address a “Findings of
Fact” as listed in Section 155, to determine if the proposed use supports the Comprehensive Plan. Please
review the application materials for the information offered by the applicant in support of these findings.
From the Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155-3(b), approval of Special Use Permit Application
SUP-04-25 supports the four Findings of Fact listed below:
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. – The expansion will not materially
endanger public health or safety. To promote safety, the Substation will have a chain link security
fence with locked gates, security cameras, and bi-lingual signs on the fence to warn of the danger
of high voltage and tell readers to keep out. Per NESC & OSHA requirements.
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. – The proposed substation expansion
meets required conditions and specifications from the Person County Planning Ordinance as
outlined in separate answers above and below. The expansion has been designed to meet both
NESC and OSHA codes and standards.
3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use
is a public necessity. – The proposed expansion is a public necessity. The upgraded existing POD
substation will serve a new 230kV transmission line. The substation will be adequately buffered,
and traffic to and from the substation will continue to be minimal, such that the value of adjoining
properties shall not be substantially injured.
4. That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan. – The proposed amendment is for the expansion of an existing
substation in order to supply power to a new 230kV transmission line. This expansion will provide
additional capacity for future growth in the area and improve electric reliability of the Piedmont
EMC electric system by serving an additional source.”
Staff Recommendation
Based on the above, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners
approve Special Use Permit SUP-04-25 for the PEMC substation expansion, with the following conditions:
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SUP-02-25 Application Staff Report
Page 3 of 3
1. The Applicant/owner shall obtain all required permits from Person County prior to the operation
proposed on the Subject Property. The Applicant/owner develops the property in accordance with
the site plan, erosion and sediment control plan and Falls watershed plans. The applicant/owner
provides a final as-built survey, a recorded stormwater operation and maintenance easement to
Person County, and a recorded stormwater easement plat for Person County. All these conditions
to be met prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the project.
Attachments:
Exhibit A – General Map
Exhibit B – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit C – Zoning Map
Exhibit D – Site Plan
Exhibit E – Application and narrative
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SUP 04-25
General Map
A87 69 LJ Tax Parcels
Easements
- • - • Easement
- • - • Utility
Roads
-Local
1 inch 400 feet
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SUP 04-25
Future
Land Use
Map
A87 69 LJ Tax Parcels
Easements
- • - • Easement
- • - • Utility
Roads
-Local
Rural
1 inch = 400 feet
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\ • \ \ • • \ \ • • \ \ • • \ \ • \ • \
• \ • \
SUP 04-25
Current Zoning Map
A87 69 D Tax Parcels
Easements
- • - • Easement
- • - • Utility
Roads
-Local
R: Residential
1 inch 400 feet
N A
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Board of CommissionersJANUARY 5, 202615
PEMC – Substation ExpansionSPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONSUP – 04 – 2516
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)IntroductionThe Subject Property is 8.25-acres Located at 1037 Bowen Road (Tax Map A87 69)Site has a Rural future land use designation; with R zoning designationRequest – Expansion of Existing SubstationApplicant followed Planning Ordinance criteria for SUP application and Site PlanWith SUP approval and conditions, the site will be consistent with the Comp Plan & County Ordinances 17
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Exhibit A: Aerial Photo18
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Exhibit B: Future Land Use Map19
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Exhibit C: Zoning Map20
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Exhibit D: Site Plan21
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Exhibit D: Site Plan22
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PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Findings of FactPer the Person County Planning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also address a “Findings of Fact” as listed in Section 155, todetermine if the proposed use supports the Comprehensive Plan. From the Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155-3(b), approval ofSpecial Use Permit Application SUP-02-25 supports the four Findings of Fact listed below:1.That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to theplan as submitted and approved.– The proposed expansion will not materially endanger public health or safety. To promote safety,the Substation will have a chain linked security fence with locked gates, security cameras. and bi-lingual signs on the fence to warn ofthe danger of high voltage and tell readers to keep out. per NESC & OSHA requirements. .2.That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. – The proposed Substation expansion meets required conditions andspecifications from the Person County Planning Ordinance as outlined in separate answers above and below. The expansion hasbeen designed to meet both. NESC and OSHA codes and standards.3.That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity.–Theproposed expansion is a public necessity. The upgraded existing POD substation will serve a new 230kV transmission line. Thesubstation will be adequately buffered, and traffic to and from the Substation will continue to be minimal, such that the value ofadjoining properties shall not be substantially injured.4.That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony withthe area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.– The proposed amendment is for theexpansion of an existing substation in order to supply power to a new 230 kV transmission line. This expansion will provideadditional capacity for future growth in the area and improve the overall electric reliability of the Piedmont EMC electric system byserving an additional source.25
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Staff Recommendation & Potential MotionBased on the above, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board ofCommissioners approve Special Use Permit SUP-04-25 for the PEMC Substation Expansion, withthe following conditions:1.The Applicant/owner shall obtain all required permits from Person County prior to the operation proposed on the Subject Property. The Applicant/owner develops the property in accordance with the site plan, erosion and sediment control plan and Falls watershed plans. The applicant/owner provides a final as-built survey, a recorded stormwater operation and maintenance easement to Person County, and a recorded stormwater easement plat for Person County. All these conditions to be met prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the project.26
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Staff Recommendation & Potential MotionBased on the above, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board ofCommissioners approve Special Use Permit SUP-04-25 for the PEMC Substation Expansion, withthe recommended motions below:1.A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve the Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation request for expansion of the Bowen Road substation, (SUP-04-25), and find it consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan, specifically, Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth and 2.7. Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth and find that approval of SUP-04-25 supports the four findings of fact listed on the application.”2.A motion to deny could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to deny approval of Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation request for expansion of the Bowen Road substation, (SUP-04-25), and find it inconsistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it does not support any of the Guiding Principles in the document, and find that approval of SUP-04-25 does not support the four findings of fact listed on the application.”27
PEMC Substation Expansion (SUP-04-25)Questions?Thank You – other speakers to come28
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Text Amendment PB-11-25, Planning Board Rules and Procedures Update
Summary of Information:
The proposed update to the Planning Board Rules and Procedures (Attachment 1) clarifies
administration responsibilities, conducting meetings, and notice requirements.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
This update is complete and ready for decision by the Board of Commissioners (BOC)
This amendment has gone through the following public review process:
•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County Planning Board Agenda Center website
•November 13, 2025 – initially presented and discussed at Planning Board meeting
•November 27 and December 4, 2025 - notice issued for Planning Board Public Hearing
•December 11, 2025 – Planning Board Public Hearing
There were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing.
Robert Allen moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Zakiya
James.
The vote was 6-0.
A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve PB-11-25 to
update the Planning Board Rules and Procedures, and find the document reasonable, in the
public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language.”
Submitted By:
Nishith Trivedi, Planning Director
Attachment:
•1 - Person County NC Planning Board Rules and Procedures
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Attachment 1
PERSON COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
325 S. Morgan Street, Suite B
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
Petition PB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules and Procedures
PERSON COUNTY, NC
PLANNING BOARD
RULES OF PROCEDURE
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Attachment 1
PLANNING BOARD BYLAWS
1. General Rules
2. Officers and Duties
a. Clerk to the Planning Board
b. Appointments
c. Duties
3. Rules of Conduct
a. Integrity and Respect
b. Meeting Attendance
c. Conflict of Interest
4. Meetings
a. Regular Meetings
b. Special Meetings
c. Cancelation of Meetings
d. Quorum
e. Agenda and Packet
5. Applications and Public Hearings
a. Procedure for Filing Applications
b. Fees
c. Hearings
6. Conducting Meetings
a. Public Comments
b. Discussion and Motion
7. Adoption and Amendment
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Attachment 1
1. General Rules
a. The function of the Planning Board (referred to herein as “the Board” or “Board”) is to hold
legislative public hearings in order to determine requests made by The Planning Director, Board
of Commissioners or property owners in Person County for text amendments, rezonings,
conditional rezonings, and any other matters delegated to the Board under State law, local law,
and ordinance.
b. The Person County Planning Board shall be governed by the terms of Section 160D of the
General Statutes of North Carolina and by the terms of the Person County Planning Ordinance.
All members of the Board shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with these laws.
c. The Board, being a public body, shall at all times conduct meetings in conformity with the
applicable Open Meeting Law statutes.
2. Officers and Duties
a. Clerk to the Planning Board
i. The Planning Director or designee shall serve as the Clerk to the Planning Board. The
Clerk shall be responsible for the following:
1. Preparing all agenda packets for the Planning Board.
2. Ensuring that accurate minutes of the meeting are taken and reported.
3. Maintaining an archive of agendas and minutes for public review.
b. Appointments:
i. The board consists of seven (7) members. Membership on the Board shall be appointed
by the Person County Board of Commissioners.
ii. The terms of Board members are 3 years. Terms generally begin and end on June 30th. A
member’s term may be continued beyond 3 years if a successor member has not been
appointed. A Board member may also serve successive terms.
iii. Elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will be held at the first regular meeting
in July of each year or the next scheduled meeting following the July meeting.
iv. Each Member shall, before beginning the duties of his or her position, take and
subscribe the oath of office prescribed in Article VI, Sec. 7 of the North Carolina
Constitution. The oath of office shall be administered by some person authorized by law
to administer oaths and shall be filed with the clerk to the board of commissioners.
v. After appointment by the Board of Commissioners and at either the Planning and
Zoning Department office or the first regular Planning Board meeting, the persons who
have been appointed to the Board shall take and subscribe the oath of office.
vi. A vacancy in the office of the Chair is filled by the Vice Chair for the balance of the
Chair’s term. The Board shall elect a Vice Chair at its earliest possible meeting.
vii. If a vacancy by any member on the Board occurs by reason of death, resignation, change
of residence, removal, or any other means the seat shall be filled by the Board of
Commissioners in an expeditious manner for the duration of the unexpired term.
c. Duties:
i. Chairperson: The Chair presides at all hearings/meetings, excuses members from
hearings as provided in these Rules, makes other decisions provided for in these Rules,
and determines all issues, or a process for deciding such issues, not governed by these
Rules. The Chairperson shall be elected by a majority vote of the membership of the
Board from among its regular members. His/her term of office shall be for one year and
until a successor is elected and the Chairperson shall be eligible for re-election. Subject
to these rules, the Chairperson shall decide upon all points of order and procedure,
unless directed otherwise by a majority of the Board in session at the time. The
Chairperson or a duly-authorized member of the Board shall sign the written decision of
the Board. The Chairperson shall appoint any committees found necessary to investigate
any matter before the Board.
ii. Vice-Chairperson: The Vice Chair serves as Chair in the Chair’s absence or incapacity.
The Vice Chairperson shall be elected by the Board from among its regular members in
the same manner and for the same term as the Chairperson. He/she shall serve as
acting Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson, and at such times he/she shall
have the same powers and duties of the Chairperson.
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Attachment 1
3. Rules of Conduct
a. Integrity and Respect:
i. Planning Board Members must behave with respect toward all members of County
committees, County staff, the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of Person
County.
ii. Planning Board Members must always act in good faith for the betterment of Person
County, not for personal interest.
b. Meeting Attendance:
i. Members who know they will not be able to attend a meeting must notify the Planning
Director of their impending absence prior to the meeting.
ii. If a member fails to attend three (3) consecutive meetings or a minimum of seventy
percent (70%) of all meetings in any fiscal year, the Planning Board, upon a vote of
simple majority, may request, in writing, that the Board of Commissioners determine
such position vacated.
c. Conflict of Interest:
i. In general, no member of the Planning Board shall seek to influence a decision,
participate in any action or cast a vote involving any matter that is before the Planning
Board in any of the following circumstances:
1. A member having a fixed opinion prior to hearing the matter that is not
susceptible to change.
2. A member having undisclosed ex parte communications.
3. A member with a close familial, business, or other associational relationship
with an affected person.
4. A member with a financial interest in the outcome of the matter.
ii. If a Board member determines that he or she may have a conflict of interest on a
particular issue, he or she shall declare the nature of such conflict and ask to be excused
from voting on the issue related to such conflict. Members may be excused only by
majority vote of the Board. If a member is excused from voting, he or she shall seat
themselves in the audience and not participate in any further discussion on said matter
or he or she shall remove themselves from the meeting room during deliberations
pertaining to such matter.
iii. In no instance may a member be excused from voting merely due to an unwillingness to
vote on the issue at hand and where no conflict of interest is found to exist.
d. Members of the Board may be removed by the Board of Commissioners for cause, including
violation of the rules stated herein.
4. Meetings
a. Regular Meetings:
i. Regular meetings of the Board shall generally be held on the second Thursday of each
month at 7:00 p.m., in Room 215 of the Person County Office Building. Each member
shall be notified of each meeting by the Zoning Administrator.
1. Meetings end at 9:00 p.m. unless a majority votes to extend.
2. If not extended, remaining cases are continued to the next meeting on a date
certain.
3. Any member may request a continuance.
b. Special Meetings:
i. A special meeting may only be scheduled by action (simple majority) of the Planning
Board during a properly held regular or special meeting.
ii. The motion to schedule a Special Meeting must include the subjects to be considered at
the Special Meeting as well as the date, time and location in which the Special Meeting
is to be held. Such action must be taken at least forty—eight (48) hours (excluding
weekends and holidays) in advance of the Special Meeting and public notice provided in
accordance with the provisions of the NC Open Meetings Law.
c. Cancelation of Meetings:
i. Public notice of a cancelled meeting should be provided with as much advanced notice
as possible.
d. (see Planning Ordinance 153-4 Planning Board Review and Recommendation)Quorum
i. All regular members may vote on any issue unless disqualified for one or more of the
reasons listed in Section 3.
ii. A quorum shall consist of four members of the Board. All matters shall be decided by
majority vote.
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Attachment 1
iii. Where majority approval is not otherwise defined in these rules, it means a majority of
those members present and voting at a meeting where a quorum is present.
iv. In the case of abstention or failure to vote by a Board member who is seated and has
not been excused under these Rules, the member’s vote shall be counted in the
affirmative.
e. Agenda and Packet
i. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings.
ii. The order of business at regular meetings shall consist of the following items:
1. Call to order
2. Determination of quorum
3. Consideration of changes to the agenda
4. Action Items
5. Discussion/Information Items
6. Consideration and approval of Board minutes Adjournment
7. Adjournment
iii. An agenda and packet for each meeting and hearing, consisting of a listing of cases and
other business, and the order in which they will be heard, shall be prepared by the
Zoning Administrator and shall be mailed to all members prior to the meeting and/or
hearing. These reports shall include: a map of the location of the property, factual
information, a listing of all relevant Person County Planning Ordinance sections, and the
application submitted by the applicant. This packet shall be made available to the
general public at the same time it is mailed to members.
5. Applications and Public Hearings
a. Procedure for Filing Applications
i. No application shall be considered by the Board unless a completed application is
received in accordance with the Filing Calendar maintained by the Planning and Zoning
Department.
ii. All applications shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Department. All applications
shall be made upon the form furnished for that purpose, and all required information
shall be provided thereon before any application shall be considered as having been
filed.
b. Fees
i. A fee, in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Board of Commissioners, shall
accompany an application. No application shall be considered complete unless
accompanied by the fee as herein prescribed.
c. Hearings
i. Public Hearing Date:
1. After receipt of a completed application per the Filing Calendar, the Board shall
hear the case at the next regular or special called meeting.
d. Public Input[MOVED TO SECTION 6: CONDUCTING MEETINGS]:
i.
a. .
6. Section 6: Conducting Meetings
a. Meetings follow these Rules of Procedure. If silent, Robert’s Rules of Order apply.
b. Public Comments:
i. To ensure all items are addressed by the Planning Board, the following rules apply to all
meetings:
1. The Chair will announce speaking time limits for applicants and community
members at the start of each meeting.
2. Only individuals registered to speak on specific items may do so. Registration
must be complete before the meeting.
3. Those speaking on multiple items must register for each item separately.
4. Speakers must state their full name and street address for the record.
5. All comments should be directed to the Chair and members.
6. The Chair will enforce time limits.
c. Discussion and Motion
i. All items are:
1. Initially presented by the Department Director, applicant, and/or staff
2. Public comments are taken on a time-limited basis.
3. Board members discuss the item then act
ii. All votes shall be by roll call or show of hands. A tie results in defeat of motion.
1. A failed motion constitutes a recommendation for denial.
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iii. A majority vote of members present is required to decide any matter.
iv. Members present must vote unless excused due to a conflict of interest; failure to vote
counts as approval.
v. All action shall be introduced by motion, stated in the affirmative (e.g., “I move we
recommend approval of ….to Board of Commissioners”).
vi. Members may make, second, withdraw, or amend the motion.
vii. The maker of a motion speaks first; members who have not spoken are recognized by
the Chair before those who have.
viii. Recommendations to governing bodies must include a written explanation of
consistency with the Roxboro-Person County Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
7. Adoption and Amendment
a. These rules shall at all times be consistent with all ordinances of Person County and laws of the
State of North Carolina. Should any provisions of these rules be inconsistent with such
ordinances or laws of the State of North Carolina, said ordinances and laws shall control.
b. These rules, within the limits allowed by law, may be amended at the request of the Planning
Director, Planning Board or Board of Commissioners, by a simple majority vote with
amendments in writing. This is provided that any change requested has been placed on the
Board’s regular meeting agenda.
These Planning Board Rules of Procedure were adopted by the Person County Planning Board on the 2nd day of
October 1985, and revised by the Planning Board on the day of and recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
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Public Comments and Response
Comment Response
#7 – Planning Director or Planning Board Clarified to state, Planning Director, Planning
Board and Board of Commissioners
Is date needed? Yes, documents amendment date
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PB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules & ProceduresAgenda Title:Petition PB-11-25, Planning Board Rules and Procedures UpdateSummary of Information:The proposed update to the Planning Board Rules and Procedures (Attachment 1) clarifies administrationresponsibilities, conducting meetings, and notice requirements.Financial Impact: Not applicable37
Public Comment since 12/1/25•Remove Notice from Table of Contents, already in Planning OrdinancePB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules & Procedures38
PB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules & Procedures39
PB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules & Procedures40
Public Review Summary•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County’s website •November 13, 2025 - presented at Planning Board meeting •November 27 and December 4, 2025 - Public Hearing notice issued •December 11, 2025 - conduct public hearing and recommend approvalThere were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing.PB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules & Procedures41
Planning Board Action:Robert Allen moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Zakiya James. •Remove “10 minutes” and allow public to register till “before meeting starts.”The vote was 6-0.Board of Commissioner (Sample Motion):A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve PB-11-25 to update the Planning Board Rules and Procedures, and find the document reasonable, in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language.”PB 11-25 – Planning Board Rules & Procedures42
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Text Amendment TA-15-25, Planning Ordinance Section 157 – Zoning Variances
Summary of Information:
The proposed text amendment (Attachment 1) ensures compliance with NCGS 160D-705,
streamlines review process, removes redundancy, and clarifies decision-making standards.
Revisions are to improve consistency, transparency, and defensibility of actions.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
The text amendment is complete and ready for decision by the Board of Commissioners.
This amendment has gone through the following public review process:
•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County Planning Board Agenda Center website
•November 13, 2025 – initially presented and discussed at Planning Board meeting
•November 27 and December 4, 2025 - notice issued for Planning Board Public Hearing
•December 11, 2025 – Planning Board Public Hearing
There were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing. Robert Allen
moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Zakiya James. The vote
was 6-0.
A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve TA-15-25 to
simplify Section 157 Variance Standards, and find the document reasonable, in the public’s
interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land
Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language.”
Submitted By:
Nishith Trivedi, Planning Director
Attachment:
1 – Text Amendment - Variance Standards
2 – Draft Ordinance
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Attachment 1
PERSON COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
325 S. Morgan Street,
Suite B
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
Item C.1. Petition TA 15-25 – Text Amendment - Variance Standards
SECTION 157 - ZONING VARIANCES (Amended 5/3/21)
157-1 When unnecessary hardships would result from carrying out the strict letter of the Planning
Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment shall vary any of the provisions of the ordinance upon a showing that
all of the standards set out in this section have been met. No change in permitted uses may be authorized
by variance. Appropriate conditions may be imposed on any variance, provided the conditions are
reasonably related to the variance. Granting of a variance shall be consistent with the spirit, purpose, and
intent of the zoning ordinance, shall not endanger public safety, and welfare. The variance shall also serve
as a watershed protection permit and shall expire if a building permit is not obtained within six (6) months
of approval. Use Variances are prohibited by North Carolina General Statute 160D-705(d).
157-2 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS- Petitions for zoning variances shall be submitted to the Planning and
Zoning Department for review according to the adopted Board of Adjustment yearly schedule. The petition
shall include the following:
1. A completed Variance Application containing the following:
a. A description of the alleged hardship created by the strict application of the ordinance.
b. The particular or unique condition or nature of the property that are not common in the
neighborhood or to the general public.
c. The party responsible for the action leading to the hardship, if known, and any relationship
to that part of the applicant or property owner.
2. A site plan, prepared by a North Carolina professional surveyor, engineer, or architect. The site
plan, drawn to scale, shall depict the following:
a. The boundary of the lot(s) to be developed labeled with bearings and distances, total
gross land area, location of easement(s), utilities, adjacent road name(s) and number(s);
b. Name of project, property owner and applicant, vicinity map, north arrow, scale, date of
plan preparation and subsequent revisions dates;
c. Location and approximate size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures within
the site;
d. Clear depiction of the variance requested. Limited to Setback and other dimensional
requirements as specified in the Ordinance for that zoning district
Each petition shall be accompanied by a fee to defray the cost of advertising and other
administrative costs involved.
157-3 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING
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a) After submission of a completed application, the Zoning Administrator will schedule a public
hearing for the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the Board of Adjustment published
meeting schedule on file in the Planning and Zoning Department. The Zoning Administrator shall
give notice of a public hearing on the application. A notice of such public hearing shall be published
once in a newspaper of general circulation in Person County. Said notice shall be published not
less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty-five (25) days prior to the date established for
such public hearing. The Zoning Administrator will be responsible for mailing written notices to all
property owners within 500’ of the property including the applicant. The Zoning Administrator
shall require that notice be posted on the land subject to the application. The applicant shall post
the notice on weatherproof signs supplied by the Planning and Zoning Department, one sign per
each road frontage and no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. Signs must be clearly visible
from the street and designate “Zoning Proposal Pending” with the phone number of the Planning
and Zoning Department.
The Board of Adjustment shall consider the application at a quasi-judicial hearing. This hearing shall be
used to gather competent, material, and substantial evidence to establish the facts of the case. Testimony
heard shall be under oath. In granting the variance, the Board of Adjustment shall find the following:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure,
or building involved, and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or building in
the same district;
2. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the applicant
of rights commonly enjoyed by other property owners in the same district under the terms
of this ordinance;
3. That the hardship is not the result of the applicant's own action;
4. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege
that is denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or building in the same district;
5. That if the applicant complies with the provisions of the ordinance, he can secure no
reasonable use of his property;
6. That granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
this ordinance, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental
to the public welfare.
1. Unnecessary hardship would result from the strict application of the ordinance. It is not
necessary to demonstrate that, in the absence of the variance, no reasonable use can be
made of the property.
2. The hardship results from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as location,
size, or topography. Hardships resulting from personal circumstances, as well as hardships
resulting from conditions that are common to the neighborhood or the general public, may
not be the basis for granting a variance. A variance may be granted when necessary and
appropriate to make a reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair Housing Act for
a person with a disability.
3. The hardship did not result from actions taken by the applicant or the property owner. The
act of purchasing property with knowledge that circumstances exist that may justify the
granting of a variance is not a self-created hardship.
4. The requested variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the ordinance,
such that public safety is secured and substantial justice is achieved.
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b) In addition to the above grounds for granting variances, the Board of Adjustment may grant a
variance when it finds that the grant of the requested variance will cause no significant hazard,
annoyance or inconvenience to the owners or occupants of nearby property, will not significantly
change the character of the neighborhood or reduce the value of nearby property, will not impose
any significant cost burden upon the county and will not create any significant obstacle to
implementation of the zoning plan evidenced by this ordinance or the adopted development plan
of Person County.
c) In granting any variance, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards to ensure that substantial justice has been done and that the public safety and welfare
has been assured. Such conditions may be imposed by the Board regarding the location, character,
and other features of the proposed building, structure, or use as may be deemed by the Board to
protect property values and general welfare of the neighborhood. Nonconformance with such
conditions and safeguards, when under part of the terms under which the variance is granted,
shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance.
d) The Board of Adjustment, by a vote of four-fifths of its members, may approve variances. The
findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be established in writing upon the Board’s
determination. This document shall be approved by the Board and signed by the chair or other
duly authorized member of the Board. A quasi-judicial decision is effective upon filing the written
decision with the clerk to the Board or such other office or official. The decision of the Board shall
be delivered within a reasonable time by personal delivery, electronic mail, or by first-class mail
to the applicant, landowner, and to any person who has submitted a written request for a copy
prior to the date the decision becomes effective (N.C.G.S. 160D-406).
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Attachment 1
Public Comments and Response
Comment Response
157-2 #2 - Registered land surveyor became
professional land surveyor in 1999
Text updated
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Attachment 2
An Ordinance Amending the Planning Ordinance
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed
zoning/text amendment is consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners, of the State of North Carolina,
finds that the Text Amendment is reasonable and in public interest through consistency with the
Person County & City of Roxboro Join Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that
following:
SECTION 1. The Person County Planning Ordinance is hereby amended:
SECTION 157 - ZONING VARIANCES (Amended 5/3/21)
157-1 When unnecessary hardships would result from carrying out the strict letter of the
Planning Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment shall vary any of the provisions of the
ordinance upon a showing that all of the standards set out in this section have been met.
No change in permitted uses may be authorized by variance. Appropriate conditions may
be imposed on any variance, provided the conditions are reasonably related to the variance.
Granting of a variance shall be consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the zoning
ordinance, shall not endanger public safety, and welfare. The variance shall also serve as a
watershed protection permit and shall expire if a building permit is not obtained within six
(6) months of approval. Use Variances are prohibited by North Carolina General Statute
160D-705(d).
157-2 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS- Petitions for zoning variances shall be submitted
to the Planning and Zoning Department for review according to the adopted Board of
Adjustment yearly schedule. The petition shall include the following:
3. A completed Variance Application containing the following:
a. A description of the alleged hardship created by the strict application of the
ordinance.
b. The particular or unique condition or nature of the property that are not common
in the neighborhood or to the general public.
c. The party responsible for the action leading to the hardship, if known, and any
relationship to that part of the applicant or property owner.
4. A site plan, prepared by a North Carolina professional surveyor, engineer, or architect. The
site plan, drawn to scale, shall depict the following:
a. The boundary of the lot(s) to be developed labeled with bearings and distances,
total gross land area, location of easement(s), utilities, adjacent road name(s) and
number(s);
b. Name of project, property owner and applicant, vicinity map, north arrow, scale,
date of plan preparation and subsequent revisions dates;
c. Location and approximate size of all existing and proposed buildings and
structures within the site;
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d. Clear depiction of the variance requested. Limited to Setback and other
dimensional requirements as specified in the Ordinance for that zoning district
Each petition shall be accompanied by a fee to defray the cost of advertising and
other administrative costs involved.
157-3 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING
e) After submission of a completed application, the Zoning Administrator will schedule a
public hearing for the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the Board of Adjustment
published meeting schedule on file in the Planning and Zoning Department. The Zoning
Administrator shall give notice of a public hearing on the application. A notice of such
public hearing shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in Person
County. Said notice shall be published not less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty-
five (25) days prior to the date established for such public hearing. The Zoning
Administrator will be responsible for mailing written notices to all property owners within
500’ of the property including the applicant. The Zoning Administrator shall require that
notice be posted on the land subject to the application. The applicant shall post the notice
on weatherproof signs supplied by the Planning and Zoning Department, one sign per each
road frontage and no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. Signs must be clearly
visible from the street and designate “Zoning Proposal Pending” with the phone number of
the Planning and Zoning Department.
The Board of Adjustment shall consider the application at a quasi-judicial hearing. This
hearing shall be used to gather competent, material, and substantial evidence to establish
the facts of the case. Testimony heard shall be under oath. In granting the variance, the
Board of Adjustment shall find the following:
5. Unnecessary hardship would result from the strict application of the ordinance. It
is not necessary to demonstrate that, in the absence of the variance, no reasonable
use can be made of the property.
6. The hardship results from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as
location, size, or topography. Hardships resulting from personal circumstances, as
well as hardships resulting from conditions that are common to the neighborhood
or the general public, may not be the basis for granting a variance. A variance may
be granted when necessary and appropriate to make a reasonable accommodation
under the Federal Fair Housing Act for a person with a disability.
7. The hardship did not result from actions taken by the applicant or the property
owner. The act of purchasing property with knowledge that circumstances exist
that may justify the granting of a variance is not a self-created hardship.
8. The requested variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the
ordinance, such that public safety is secured and substantial justice is achieved.
f) In addition to the above grounds for granting variances, the Board of Adjustment may grant
a variance when it finds that the grant of the requested variance will cause no significant
hazard, annoyance or inconvenience to the owners or occupants of nearby property, will
not significantly change the character of the neighborhood or reduce the value of nearby
property, will not impose any significant cost burden upon the county and will not create
any significant obstacle to implementation of the zoning plan evidenced by this ordinance
or the adopted development plan of Person County.
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Attachment 2
g) In granting any variance, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions
and safeguards to ensure that substantial justice has been done and that the public safety
and welfare has been assured. Such conditions may be imposed by the Board regarding the
location, character, and other features of the proposed building, structure, or use as may be
deemed by the Board to protect property values and general welfare of the neighborhood.
Nonconformance with such conditions and safeguards, when under part of the terms under
which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance.
The Board of Adjustment, by a vote of four-fifths of its members, may approve variances.
The findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be established in writing upon the Board’s
determination. This document shall be approved by the Board and signed by the chair or
other duly authorized member of the Board. A quasi-judicial decision is effective upon
filing the written decision with the clerk to the Board or such other office or official. The
decision of the Board shall be delivered within a reasonable time by personal delivery,
electronic mail, or by first-class mail to the applicant, landowner, and to any person who
has submitted a written request for a copy prior to the date the decision becomes effective
(N.C.G.S. 160D-406).
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. Adopted this 5th day of January, 2026
Dated: Kyle Puryear, Chairman of
the Board of Commissioners
Attest:
[SEAL] Michele Solomon,
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
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TA 15-25 – Variance Standards Agenda Title:Text Amendment TA-15-25, Planning Ordinance Section 157 – Zoning VarianceSummary of Information:The proposedtext amendment (Attachment 1) ensures compliance with NCGS 160D-705, streamlines reviewprocess, removes redundancy, and clarifies decision-making standards. Revisions are to improve consistency,transparency, and defensibility of actions.Financial Impact: Not applicable51
TA 15-25 – Variance Standards 52
TA 15-25 – Variance Standards 53
TA 15-25 – Variance Standards Public Review Summary•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County’s website •November 13, 2025 - presented at Planning Board meeting •November 27 and December 4, 2025 - public hearing notice issued •December 11, 2025 – conduct public hearing and recommend approvalThere were no members of the public present at the Planning Board Public Hearing54
TA 15-25 –- Variance Standards Comprehensive Plan ConsistencyPerson County Planning Ordinance Section 153, Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinance, as well as NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires consistency with the adopted Compressive Plan. A statement reflecting theconsistency must accompany the Planning Board recommendation. A general statement of plan consistency and adesire for clear regulations can be used as adequate support, if a specific language from the Comprehensive plancannot be found.Planning Board Action:Robert Allen moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Zakiya James. The vote was 6-0.Board of Commissioner (Sample Motion):A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve TA-15-25 to simplify Section 157 Variance Standards, and find the document reasonable, in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language55
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Text Amendment TA-16-25, Planning Ordinance Section 150-2 – delete waiting period
Summary of Information:
The proposed text amendment (Attachment 1) eliminates the 12-month waiting period for
reapplications by revising the language to allow staff to reconsider applications without delay.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
The text amendment is complete and ready for decision by the Board of Commissioners.
This amendment has gone through the following public review process:
•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County Planning Board Agenda Center website
•November 13, 2025 – initially presented and discussed at Planning Board meeting
•November 27 and December 4, 2025 - notice issued for Planning Board Public Hearing
•December 11, 2025 – Planning Board Public Hearing
There were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing. Cynthia
Lynch moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Sherry Lester.
The vote was 6-0.
A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve TA-16-25 to
simplify Section 150-2 to remove waiting period for reapplications, and find the document
reasonable, in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro
Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language.”
Submitted By:
Nishith Trivedi, Planning Director
Attachment:
1 – Text Amendment - Variance Standards
2 – Draft Ordinance
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Attachment 1
PERSON COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
325 S. Morgan Street, Suite B
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
Item C.2. Petition TA 16-25 – Text Amendment – Delete Waiting Period
150-2 Whenever the Board of Commissioners or Board of Adjustment disapproves a petition from a member of
the public (i.e., appeal, request for a special use permit, variance, request for an interpretation, request for text or
official Planning Map Amendment, vested rights, etc.) on any basis other than the failure of the applicant to submit
a complete application, or whenever a member of the public withdraws a properly submitted petition, such action
may not be reconsidered until the applicant clearly demonstrates that:
1. Circumstances affecting the property that is the subject of the application have substantially changed;
or,
2. New information is available that could not with reasonable diligence have been presented at a
previous hearing. A request to be heard on this basis must be filed with the Zoning Administrator
within the time period for an appeal to superior court. However, such a request does not extend the
period with which an appeal must be taken.
Notwithstanding items (1) and (2) listed above, the applicable Board, may at any time consider a new application
affecting the same property as an application previously denied. A new application is one that differs in some
substantial way from the one previously considered. This determination shall be rendered by the Zoning
Administrator within 30 days from the date of submittal. (Amended 8/5/96)
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Attachment 1
Public Comments and Response
Comment Response
None N/A
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Attachment 2
An Ordinance Amending the Planning Ordinance
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed
zoning/text amendment is consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners, of the State of North Carolina,
finds that the Text Amendment is reasonable and in public interest through consistency with the
Person County & City of Roxboro Join Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that
following:
SECTION 1. The Person County Planning Ordinance is hereby amended:
150-2 Whenever the Board of Commissioners or Board of Adjustment disapproves a
petition from a member of the public (i.e., appeal, request for a special use permit, variance,
request for an interpretation, request for text or official Planning Map Amendment, vested
rights, etc.) on any basis other than the failure of the applicant to submit a complete
application, or whenever a member of the public withdraws a properly submitted petition,
such action may not be reconsidered until the applicant clearly demonstrates that:
1. Circumstances affecting the property that is the subject of the application have
substantially changed; or,
2. New information is available that could not with reasonable diligence have been
presented at a previous hearing. A request to be heard on this basis must be filed
with the Zoning Administrator within the time period for an appeal to superior
court. However, such a request does not extend the period with which an appeal
must be taken.
Notwithstanding items (1) and (2) listed above, the applicable Board, may at any time
consider a new application affecting the same property as an application previously denied.
A new application is one that differs in some substantial way from the one previously
considered. This determination shall be rendered by the Zoning Administrator within 30
days from the date of submittal. (Amended 8/5/96)
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. Adopted this 5th day of January, 2026
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Attachment 2
Dated: Kyle Puryear, Chairman of
the Board of Commissioners
Attest:
[SEAL] Michele Solomon,
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
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Agenda Title:Text Amendment TA-16-25, Planning Ordinance Section 150-2 – delete waiting periodSummary of Information:The proposedtext amendment (Attachment 1) the 12-month waiting period for reapplications by revising thelanguage to allow staff to reconsider applications without delay.Financial Impact: Not applicableTA 16-25 – Delete Waiting Period61
TA 16-25 – Delete Waiting Period62
TA 16-25 – Delete Waiting PeriodPublic Review Summary•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County’s website •November 13, 2025 - presented at Planning Board meeting •November 27 and December 4, 2025 - Public Hearing notice issued •December 11, 2025 - conduct public hearing and recommend approvalThere were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing63
TA 16-25 – Delete Waiting PeriodComprehensive Plan ConsistencyPerson County Planning Ordinance Section 153, Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinance, as well as NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires consistency with the adopted Compressive Plan. A statement reflecting theconsistency must accompany the Planning Board recommendation. A general statement of plan consistency and adesire for clear regulations can be used as adequate support, if a specific language from the Comprehensive plancannot be found.Planning Board Action:Cynthia Lynch moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Sherry Lester. The vote was 6-0.Board of Commissioners (Sample Motion):A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve TA-16-25 to simplify Section 150-2 to remove waiting period for reapplications, and find the document reasonable, in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language64
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Text Amendment TA-18-25, Planning Ordinance Update - Consolidation
Summary of Information:
The proposed text amendment incorporates Appendix A, B, and C along with the Subdivision
Regulations into the main body of the Planning Ordinance (Attachment 1).
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
The text amendment is complete and ready for decision by the Board of Commissioners.
This amendment has gone through the following public review process:
•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County Planning Board Agenda Center website
•November 13, 2025 – initially presented and discussed at Planning Board meeting
•November 27 and December 4, 2025 - notice issued for Planning Board Public Hearing
•December 11, 2025 – Planning Board Public Hearing
There were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing. Robert Allen
moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Zakiya James. The vote
was 6-0.
A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve TA-18-25 to
consolidate the Planning Ordinance, and find the document reasonable, in the public’s interest
and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan
because it clarifies the regulation language.”
Submitted By:
Nishith Trivedi, Planning Director
Attachment:
1 – Text Amendment - Variance Standards
2 – Draft Ordinance
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Attachment 1
PERSON COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
325 S. Morgan Street, Suite B
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
Item C.5. Petition TA 19-25 – Text Amendment – Planning Ordinance Update
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE
I AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE .............................................................................................................. 4
II TITLE ................................................................................................................................................. 4
III INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS (formerly Appendix A)
IV DEFINITIONS (formerly Appendix B)
V WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED PROTECTION REQUIREMENT (Section 30) ........................................ 5
Section 30.7 Cluster Residential Developments ............................................................................. 10
Section 31 Falls Watershed Stormwater Ordinance ................................................................ 17
VI BONA-FIDE FARM USES .................................................................................................................. 48
VII ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS (Section 70) .................................................................................. 49
VIII APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Section 80) ................................................................. 50
IX DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Section 90) ............................................................................................. 52
Section 91 Table of Permitted Uses ............................................................................................... 52
Section 92 Table of Dimensional Requirements............................................................................. 53
Landscape Buffers ....................................................................................................... 54
Section 93 Setback Requirements (Notes) ..................................................................................... 55
Section 94 Cluster Development .................................................................................................... 56
X TABLE OF PERMITTED USES (formerly Appendix C with Notes)
XI PLANNED BUILDING GROUP REGULATIONS (Section 110) ............................................................. 58
Section 111 Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Requirements ................................................... 60
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XII AIRPORT OVERLY DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS (Section 120) ............................................................ 62
XIII NONCONFORMING USES (Section 130) .......................................................................................... 65
XIV OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING (Section 140) ....................................................................... 68
XV SIGNS (Section 150) ........................................................................................................................ 69
XVI ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS AND DUTIES (Section 160) .................................................................. 76
Section 161 Administration ............................................................................................................. 76
Section 162 Approvals and Compliance .......................................................................................... 77
Section 163 Enforcement and Penalties ......................................................................................... 79
XVII SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (Section 170, formerly separate document)
Section 171 Authority and Enactment Clause
Section 172 Procedures for Review and Approval of Minor Subdivisions
Section 173 Procedures for Review and Approval of Major Subdivisions
Section 174 Resubdivision Procedures
Section 175 Design Standards
Section 176 Improvements and Installation of Permanent Reference Points
Section 177 Administration
XVIII DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES (Section 180) .............................................. 81
Section 181 General ....................................................................................................................... 81
Section 182 Cond. Use Permits and Special Use Districts Approved Prior to X/X/21. ................... 82
Section 183 Zoning Permits ............................................................................................................ 82
Section 184 Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinances ........................................................ 83
Section 185 CD-Rezonings .............................................................................................................. 85
Section 186 Special Use Permits ...................................................................................................... 88
Section 187 Development Agreements ........................................................................................... 91
Section 188 Zoning Variances .......................................................................................................... 94
Section 189 Vested Rights ............................................................................................................... 96
Section 190 Appeals .........................................................................................................................99
XIX SEPARABILITY ............................................................................................................................... 101
XX EFFECTIVE DATE ........................................................................................................................... 101
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Attachment 1
PERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PLANNING & ZONING
DEPARTMENT
SUBDIVISON REGULATIONS OF
PERSON COUNTY
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MOVED TO SECTION XVII IN
PLANNING ORDINANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE
Section 10
Title
PAGE 4
Section 11 Authority and Enactment Clause 4
Section 12 Policy 4
Section 13 Purpose 4
Section 14 Jurisdiction 5
Section 15 Saving Provisions 6
Section 16 Exclusions 6
Section 17 Conditions 7
ARTICLE II
PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
Section 21 Submission of Minor Final Plat 7
ARTICLE Ill
PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
Section 30 Submission of Concept Plan to the Planning Board for Major Subdivisions 9
Section 31 Submission of the Major Construction Plat to the Planning Board 13
Section 32 Submission of the Major Final Plat to the Zoning Administrator 14
Section 33 Bonding Requirements 15
ARTICLE IV RESUBDIVISION
PROCEDURES
Section 40 Resubdivision Procedures 18
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ARTICLE V DESIGN
STANDARDS
Section 50 Disclosure of Road Status 18
Section 51 Street Design Standards-General Provisions 21
Section 52 Blocks 23
Section 53 Lots 24
Section 54 Reserved for Future Use 26
Section 55 Reserved for Future Use 26
Section 56 Easements 26
Section 57 Sites for Public Utilities 27
ARTICLE VI
IMPROVEMENTS AND INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT REFERENCE POINTS
Section 60 Improvements and Monuments 28
ARTICLE VII
ADMINISTRATION
Section 70 Modifications 28
Section 71 Variations 29
Section 72 Penalty 29
Section 73 Filing of Plat 29
Section 74 Separability 30
Section 75 Amendment Procedure 30
Section 76 Effective Date 31
Section 77 Violation 31
Section 78 Appeals 32
APPENDIX A GLOSSARY
Interpretation of Terms and Definitions 34
Definitions 35
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Attachment 1
Public Comments and Response
Received since initial publication October 29, 2025
Comment Response
None N/A
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Attachment 2
An Ordinance Amending the Planning Ordinance
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed
zoning/text amendment is consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners, of the State of North Carolina,
finds that the Text Amendment is reasonable and in public interest through consistency with the
Person County & City of Roxboro Join Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that
following:
SECTION 1. The Person County Planning Ordinance is hereby amended:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE
I AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE .................................................................................... 4
II TITLE ............................................................................................................................. 4
III INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS (formerly Appendix A)
IV DEFINITIONS (formerly Appendix B)
V WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED PROTECTION REQUIREMENT (Section 30) ...... 5
Section 30.7 Cluster Residential Developments ...................................................................... 10
Section 31 Falls Watershed Stormwater Ordinance ................................................................ 17
VI BONA-FIDE FARM USES .......................................................................................... 48
VII ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS (Section 70) ..................................................... 49
VIII APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Section 80) .................................. 50
IX DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Section 90) ................................................................... 52
Section 91 Table of Permitted Uses ......................................................................................... 52
Section 92 Table of Dimensional Requirements ...................................................................... 53
Landscape Buffers ................................................................................................ 54
Section 93 Setback Requirements (Notes) ............................................................................... 55
Section 94 Cluster Development ............................................................................................. 56
X TABLE OF PERMITTED USES (formerly Appendix C with Notes)
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XI PLANNED BUILDING GROUP REGULATIONS (Section 110) .............................. 58
Section 111 Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Requirements ............................................. 60
XII AIRPORT OVERLY DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS (Section 120) ........................... 62
XIII NONCONFORMING USES (Section 130) .................................................................. 65
XIV OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING (Section 140) ......................................... 68
XV SIGNS (Section 150) .................................................................................................... 69
XVI ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS AND DUTIES (Section 160) .................................... 76
Section 161 Administration ..................................................................................................... 76
Section 162 Approvals and Compliance .................................................................................. 77
Section 163 Enforcement and Penalties ................................................................................... 79
XVII SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (Section 170, formerly separate document)
Section 171 Authority and Enactment Clause
Section 172 Procedures for Review and Approval of Minor Subdivisions
Section 173 Procedures for Review and Approval of Major Subdivisions
Section 174 Resubdivision Procedures
Section 175 Design Standards
Section 176 Improvements and Installation of Permanent Reference Points
Section 177 Administration
XVIII DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES (Section 180) ............ 81
Section 181 General ................................................................................................................. 81
Section 182 Cond. Use Permits and Special Use Districts Approved Prior to X/X/21. ........... 82
Section 183 Zoning Permits ..................................................................................................... 82
Section 184 Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinances .................................................. 83
Section 185 CD-Rezonings ...................................................................................................... 85
Section 186 Special Use Permits ............................................................................................. 88
Section 187 Development Agreements .................................................................................... 91
Section 188 Zoning Variances ................................................................................................. 94
Section 189 Vested Rights ....................................................................................................... 96
Section 190 Appeals ................................................................................................................ 99
XIX SEPARABILITY ........................................................................................................ 101
XX EFFECTIVE DATE ................................................................................................... 101
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Attachment 2
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. Adopted this 5th day of January, 2026
Dated: Kyle Puryear, Chairman of
the Board of Commissioners
Attest:
[SEAL] Michele Solomon,
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
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Agenda Title:Text Amendment TA-18-25, Planning Ordinance Update - ConsolidationSummary of Information:Theproposed text amendment incorporates Appendix A, B, and C along with the Subdivision Regulations into themain body of the Planning Ordinance (Attachment 1).Financial Impact: Not applicableTA 18-25 – Planning Ordinance Update75
Moving Appendix A, B, and C with Notes andSubdivision Regulations into main body ofPlanning OrdinanceTA 18-25 – Planning Ordinance Update76
TA 18-25 – Planning Ordinance Update77
Public Review Summary•October 29, 2025 - initial publication on County’s website •November 13, 2025 - presented at Planning Board meeting •November 27 and December 4, 2025 - Public Hearing notice issued •December 11, 2025 - conduct public hearing and recommend approvalThere were no members of the public present at the Planning Board public hearing TA 18-25 – Planning Ordinance Update78
Comprehensive Plan ConsistencyPerson County Planning Ordinance Section 153, Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinance, as well as NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires consistency with the adopted Compressive Plan. A statement reflecting theconsistency must accompany the Planning Board recommendation. A general statement of plan consistency and adesire for clear regulations can be used as adequate support, if a specific language from the Comprehensive plancannot be found.Planning Board Action:Robert Allen moved to recommend BOC approve the item as discussed, seconded by Zakiya James. The vote was 6-0.Board of Commissioners (Sample Motion):A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to approve TA-18-25 to consolidate the Planning Ordinance, and find the document reasonable, in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it clarifies the regulation language.”TA 18-25 – Planning Ordinance Update79
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 1, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Jason Thomas Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Sherry Wilborn T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney
Antoinetta Royster
Donald Long
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
Regular session on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’
Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street,
Roxboro, NC.
Chairman Puryear called the meeting to order and recognized a quorum was present.
Vice-Chairman Thomas offered an invocation, and Commissioner Royster led the group in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. stated, as noted in the Board’s Rules of
Procedure, the Board would convene its Organization of the Board. Morphis opened the
floor and called for nominations for Chair of the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Wilborn nominated Commissioner Puryear for Chair of the Board.
There were no other nominations for Chair. Morphis asked for a vote by the Board. The
Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Puryear as Chairman of the Board.
Morphis announced Commissioner Puryear as the Chairman of the Board.
Chairman Puryear opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the
Board. Commissioner Thomas nominated Commissioner Wilborn for Vice-Chair of the
Board. There were no other nominations for Vice-Chair. Chairman Puryear asked for a
vote by the Board, and by acclamation announced Commissioner Wilborn as Vice-Chair
of the Board.
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APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE REGISTER OF
DEEDS, THE SHERIFF, AND THE TAX ADMINISTRATOR
County Attorney T.C. Morphis stated that every year the Board is required to
approve bonds for certain offices, including the Finance Director, the Register of Deeds,
the Sheriff, and the Tax Administrator. He stated that these bonds are set and required by
statute.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to approve the
bonds for the Finance Director, the Register of Deeds, the Sheriff, and the Tax
Administrator.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING:
RZ-02-25 – REZONING REQUEST FROM CHRIS AND BRIAN HICKS TO
REZONE 6.62 ACRES IN 6 DIFFERENT PARCELS NEAR THE INTERSECTION
OF JIM THORPE HIGHWAY AND VIRGILINA ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL
(R) TO HIGHWAY BUSINESS (B-1), TAX MAP AND PARCEL 72-22, 72-43, 72-
44, 72-45, 73-36 & 73-69
A motion was made Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for RZ-02-25 – Rezoning Request from Chris and Brian Hicks
to Rezone 6.62 acres in 6 different parcels near the intersection of Jim Thorpe Highway
and Virgilina Road from Residential (R) to Highway Business (B-1), Tax Map and Parcel
72-22, 72-43, 72-44, 72-45, 73-36 & 73-69.
County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. explained that the rezoning request previously
came before the Board as a public hearing in November. He stated that after partial
approval, staff discovered a typographical error in the notice sent to the applicant, which
listed the meeting start time as 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. He stated that the applicant
was offered the option to accept the previous approval or request a new public hearing. He
stated that the applicant requested a new public hearing. Morphis advised the Board that it
could approve, deny, or partially approve the request and that the prior decision had no
binding effect.
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Planning and Zoning Director Nish Trivedi presented the following:
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The applicant, Chris Hicks, explained the history of the parcels, noting they were
originally contiguous before highway construction divided them. He stated that three
residential structures currently exist on the east side parcels. He stated there is no
immediate intent to remove the structures and that potential business uses may adapt
existing buildings.
Trivedi stated that the request is for zoning use only; any future construction would
require additional approvals.
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The following individual appeared before the Board to speak in favor of RZ-02-25
– Rezoning Request from Chris and Brian Hicks to Rezone 6.62 acres in 6 different
parcels near the intersection of Jim Thorpe Highway and Virgilina Road from Residential
(R) to Highway Business (B-1), Tax Map and Parcel 72-22, 72-43, 72-44, 72-45, 73-36 &
73-69:
The applicant and property owner, Chris Hicks of 661 Surl-Mt Tirzah Road,
Timberlake reiterated willingness to work with the community and noted that churches
and cemeteries throughout the county coexist with nearby businesses. He addressed
traffic, access, and environmental concerns, stating that DOT would regulate access and
runoff would not impact the church property.
The following individuals appeared before the Board to speak in opposition to RZ-
02-25 – Rezoning Request from Chris and Brian Hicks to Rezone 6.62 acres in 6 different
parcels near the intersection of Jim Thorpe Highway and Virgilina Road from Residential
(R) to Highway Business (B-1), Tax Map and Parcel 72-22, 72-43, 72-44, 72-45, 73-36 &
73-69:
Reverend Raymond Wooten of 396 Gravitte Road, Roxboro and Pastor of
Providence Baptist Church, expressed opposition to commercial zoning on the east side
near the church and cemetery. His concerns included lack of clarity on future uses, traffic
safety at Providence Church Cemetery Road and NC 49, truck traffic, environmental
contamination risks, and impacts to church property and playground/child safety.
Herman Gentry of 300 Reade Drive, Roxboro and one of the trustees of
Providence Baptist Church, emphasized the church’s historic presence and opposed
commercial zoning on the east side due to access limitations, cemetery traffic, child
safety, and hazardous road conditions.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing for RZ-02-25 – Rezoning Request from Chris and Brian Hicks to Rezone 6.62
acres in 6 different parcels near the intersection of Jim Thorpe Highway and Virgilina
Road from Residential (R) to Highway Business (B-1), Tax Map and Parcel 72-22, 72-43,
72-44, 72-45, 73-36 & 73-69.
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CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY RZ-02-25 – REZONING REQUEST
FROM CHRIS AND BRIAN HICKS TO REZONE 6.62 ACRES IN 6 DIFFERENT
PARCELS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JIM THORPE HIGHWAY AND
VIRGILINA ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL (R) TO HIGHWAY BUSINESS(B-1),
TAX MAP AND PARCEL 72-22, 72-43, 72-44, 72-45, 73-36 & 73-69
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn to approve Rezoning/Map
Amendment Application RZ-02-25, for the Hicks rezoning request to rezone the 6.62
acres at the intersection of Virgilina Road and Jim Thorpe Hwy from the R (Residential)
to B1 (Highway Commercial) district, and find it is consistent with the adopted Person
County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-1 to
approve B-1 zoning for parcels west of Jim Thorpe Highway only, leaving east-side
parcels unchanged. Vice-Chair Wilborn voted in opposition.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to make informal
comments.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Chairman Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda with the following items:
A. October 30, 2025 Minutes
B. November 18, 2025 Minutes
C. Budget Amendment #10
D. Person County Public Library Grant Application for Libraries Strengthening
Connections
E. Late Exemption Tax Applications
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NEW BUSINESS:
CASWELL-PERSON COUNTY LINE SURVEY
GIS Director Sallie Vaughn presented the following:
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Vaughn noted that in the completed North Carolina Geodetic Survey, minimal
acreage change (0.28 acres) and emphasized the importance of accurate boundaries for
taxation, zoning, emergency services, and elections. She stated that Caswell County
requested delayed implementation due to staffing constraints.
A motion was made by Commissioner Long and carried 5-0 to approve the 2025
North Carolina Geodetic Survey report, plats, and surveyed boundary line between Person
County and Caswell County, effective September 12, 2026 to allow coordinated
implementation.
CIG TAX APPEAL FOR EXEMPTION
Tax Administrator Russell Jones stated that the exemption was requested under
NC General Statute 105-278.6. He stated that the exemption was denied by the Person
County Tax Administrator. He stated that the applicant, CIG 48 Barden Ridge LLC did
not meet statutory requirements for low-income housing tax exemption due to rent levels,
organizational deficiencies, and ownership structure inconsistencies.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to deny the request
for Property Tax Exemption per North Carolina General Statute 105-278.6.
STRATEGIC PLAN QUARTERLY REPORT
County Manager Katherine Cathey presented the first-quarter FY 2026 Strategic
Plan Progress Report. She stated that the quarterly report is for the timeframe of July 1,
2025-Sept. 30, 2025 and it informs the board and the public on progress made towards
achieving the goals of the strategic plan.
There were no questions received from the Board for Cathey. No action was taken
by the Board on this matter.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCESSES TRAINING
County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. stated that the purpose of the training on quasi-
judicial hearings, conflicts of interest, standing, evidence standards, the rule of necessity,
and special use permit procedures, is in preparation for upcoming cases and is intended to
support the Board in conducting fair, consistent, and legally defensible quasi-judicial
hearings.
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There were no questions received from the Board for Morphis. No action was
taken by the Board on this matter.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Puryear had no report.
MANAGER’S REPORT
County Manager Katherine Cathey had no report.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Wilborn marked the one-year anniversary of service for herself and
Commissioner Royster. She highlighted economic development achievements, including
Duke Energy investments, tax base growth, strategic planning updates, and regional
collaboration with the first Leadership Summit. She stated that the summit was well
received and plans are in the works for a Housing Summit for January 29, 2026. She
wished the public a happy holiday season.
Commissioner Thomas had no report.
Commissioner Royster reflected on her one year of service, community
engagement, social support efforts, and appreciation for collaboration among county
leaders. She extended holiday well wishes to the public.
Commissioner Long stated that he attended a couple of ribbon-cuttings. He stated
that he attended the Rescue Squad’s Annual Ham & Egg Breakfast, and the Timberlake
Fire and Rescue Department’s Stew. He wished all a Merry Christmas.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to enter into
Closed Sessions at 7:19 p.m.
Chairman Puryear called the closed sessions to order at 7:20 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION #1
A motion to enter into Closed Session #1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to
establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the
position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and
other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property
by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other
material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract with
the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey,
Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr, and
Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch
CLOSED SESSION #2
A motion to enter into Closed Session #2 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for the
purpose to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine
Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., and Assistant
County Manager/Human Services Director Brian Hart.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 7:45p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting
at 7:46 p.m.
____________________________ ______________________________
Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
2026 Commissioner Committee Assignments
Summary of Information:
The Board of Commissioners approves commissioner committee assignments for each
calendar year. The proposed committee assignments for 2026 are attached.
Financial Impact:
None
Recommended Action:
Approve commissioner committee assignments.
Submitted By:
Kyle Puryear, Chairman
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2026 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Chairman Kyle Puryear
Board of Equalization and Review
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Person County Senior Center Advisory Council
Home & Community Care Block Grant Adv Committee
Library Board
Vice-Chair Sherry Wilborn
Research Triangle Regional Partnership
Economic Development Commission
Upper Neuse River Basin Association
Airport Commission
Kerr-Tar RPO-TAC
Commissioner Donald Long
Environmental Issues Advisory Committee
Region K Workforce Development Board
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Council of Governments Boards
Recreation Advisory Board
Fire Chief’s Association
Commissioner Antoinetta Royster
Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Person County Board of Health
Extension Advisory Committee
Vaya Health Regional Board
Child Fatality Local Team
Commissioner Jason Thomas
Person Area Transportation System Board
Person County Partnership for Children
Presented for approval on January 5, 2026
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Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
General Government 2,426
Public Safety 49,439
Culture and Recreation 17,998
Human Services 250
Contingency (37,939)
REVENUES General Fund
Other Revenue 21,608
Charges for Services 10,566
Explanation:
Account Number Account Description
$Revenues
incr. (decr.)
(cr.) dr.
$Expenditures
incr. (decr.)
dr. (cr.)
1005910-499100 Contingency-Undesignated (37,939)
1004375-435200 Fire Admin-Maint & Repair/Equipment 37,939
10025-335840 EMS-Donation 500
1004370-420000 EMS-Supplies 500
100-389890 Misc Revs: Insurance Proceeds 1,000
1004370-435300 EMS: Maint & Repair/Vehicles 1,000
10025-336840 Animal Services-Donation 10,000
1004310-435300 Animal ServicesVetenary Services 10,000
10055-361415 Kirby-Kirby Fees-Camps/Classes 10,566
10066122-430000 Kirby-Contract Services 10,566
100-389890 Misc Revs: Insurance Proceeds 7,432
1006122-435100 Kirby-Maint & Repair/Bldg & Grounds 7,432
105-389890 Fleet Fund Misc Revenues 2,426
BUDGET AMENDMENT #11
Utilizing ($37,939) from Undesignated Contingency for unexpected fire system-related building repairs in
multiple County office buildings; recognizing a donation ($500) to Emergency Medical Services; appropriating
($1,000) in insurance proceeds for Emergency Medical Services vehicle repairs; accepting a ($10,000)
ASPCA grant in Animal Services to support excess veterinary expenses; recognizing ($10,566) in excess
revenue at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex to support instructor fees; appropriating ($7,432) in insurance
proceeds for flood-related building repairs at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex; recognizing a donation ($250)
to the Department of Social Services for Foster Care support and amending the Fleet Fund budget to
recognize ($2,426) in proceeds from the sale of a Roots and Wings vehicle.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL
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1054125-449900 Fleet Fund-Miscellaneous Expense 2,426
19050-378540 DSS-Donation 250
1905380-537000 DSS-Foster Care Donations 250
Totals 32,174 32,174
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
Jan. 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
EDC Bylaws Amendment
Summary of Information:
The attached revised EDC Bylaws incorporate an amendment to ARTICLE FIVE, Section 4 to
exclude the Person County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Appointee from the EDC
Executive Board’s supervision of the Economic Development Director.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
Approve the amendment.
Submitted By:
Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
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BY-LAWS
OF THE
PERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ARTICLE ONE
Organization
The Person County Economic Development Commission, Person County, North Carolina shall conduct
its business in a precise and uniform manner. Proceedings of meetings shall be accurately recorded as
valuable records and as a means of avoiding misunderstandings.
Section 1. The authority for creation of this organization is Article 2, "Economic Development
Commission" of Chapter 158 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Section 2. The name of the organization shall be the Person County Economic Development
Commission, hereinafter referred to as Commission.
Section 3. The County of Person, North Carolina, and its trade area shall constitute the Person
County Economic Development Area.
Section 4. The location of the principal office of the Commission shall be within the bounds of the
City of Roxboro, North Carolina, and such other places as the business of the
Commission may require.
Section 5. The fiscal year of the Commission shall commence on the 1st day of July and end on the
30th day of June.
Section 6. The Commission shall be considered a Public Authority within the meaning of State Law,
Chapter 159, unless specified to the contrary by the creating governmental body.
ARTICLE TWO
Purposes and Objectives
The purpose of this Commission is to assist the County of Person in promoting economic development,
and to establish a framework for local, state and federal efforts toward providing the basic facilities
essential to the growth of the area. Specific objectives of the Commission are, through coordinated and
concerted efforts, to secure full potential development of Person County's resources, including, but not
limited to:
Section 1. Receive from any municipal, joint or regional planning board or commission with
jurisdiction within its area an economic development program for part or all of the area.
Section 2. Formulate projects for carrying out such economic development program, through
attraction of new industries, encouragement of agricultural development, encouragement
of new business and industrial ventures by local as well as foreign capital, and other
activities of a similar nature.
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Section 3. Conduct industrial surveys as needed, advertise in periodicals or other communications
media, furnish advice and assistance to business and industrial prospects which may
locate in the area, furnish advice and assistance to existing businesses and industries,
furnish advice and assistance to persons seeking to establish new businesses or industries,
and engage in related activities.
Section 4. Encourage the formation of private business development corporations or associations
which may carry out such projects as securing and preparing sites for industrial
development, constructing industrial buildings, or rendering financial or managerial
assistance to businesses and industries; furnish advice and assistance to such corporations
or associations.
Section 5. Carry on such other activities as maybe necessary in the proper exercise of the functions
described herein.
Section 6. Encourage the enrichment of curriculum to achieve appropriate occupational training,
including pertinent technical and vocational training within the school systems serving
the area; to assist in securing training programs for industry, business and related entities.
Section 7. Encourage development of programs designed to further health efforts, tourism,
transportation facilities, housing, recreation and related needs for the promotion of the
general economic well-being of Person County.
Section 8. Serve as the Appointing and Hiring Authority for positions with the Economic
Development Department. Such employees shall be subject to the Person County
Personnel Policy.
ARTICLE THREE
Membership
Section 1. The composition of the Commission and terms of members shall be as determined by the
Person County Board of Commissioners as the appointing authority and as amended
pursuant to law from time to time. ‘Member’ is defined to include only those appointed
as regular members and not NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO members since the statutes
provide for an absolute maximum number of members of the board of directors of the
EDC. Only members should be allowed to vote. NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO or other
appropriate PERSON may be allowed to participate, BUT NOT vote, or to attend
executive sessions (CLOSED MEETINGS) upon approval of the members.
Section 2. Both Members and Non-Voting Ex Officios will be required to participate annually in
Ethics Training within the first 90 days of appointment to the Commission, as is feasible,
and within 90 days after each annual meeting, thereafter, at which time Conflict of
Interest Policies will be reviewed and signed. The training shall be conducted by means
approved by the County Attorney.
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ARTICLE FOUR
Authority of Commission Members
Section 1. The government, business and property of the Commission shall be managed by the
Members. The Members shall only act in the name of the Commission when it shall be
regularly convened by its Chairman, or acting Chairman, after due notice to all Members
of such meeting. Each Member, as applicable, shall serve for the term appointed, or until
death, resignation, retirement, removal, replacement, disqualification, or until a successor
is appointed or qualified.
Section 2. At the annual meeting held each January, after the organizational meeting of the Person
County Commissioners. The Members shall elect officers, which shall be Chairman,
Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The officers of the Commission and the Person County
Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Appointee shall be the Executive Board.
Section 3. The term of such officer shall be for one (1) year. They shall assume office upon election
by a majority, as defined herein, and continue until replacement or re-election at the next
annual meeting. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves or be elected to any other
office.
Section 4. Vacancies in the Executive Board arising from any cause may be filled by the
Commission for the unexpired term of the office creating the vacancy.
ARTICLE FIVE
Duties of Officers
Section 1. The general duties of the Chairman of the Commission are:
A. The Chairman shall preside at all regular, special and emergency meetings of the
Commission and the Executive Board.
B. The Chairman may appoint such committees as the work of the Commission may
require, subject to the approval of the Commission, and shall guide and direct the
efforts of said committees.
C. Disbursement of funds shall at all times conform with the policies as promulgated
by the County and with general and special terms and conditions of appropriated
funds in compliance with any local, state, or federal grants.
Section 2. The Vice-Chairman of the Commission shall perform the duties of the Chairman in their
absence,
Section 3. The general duties of the Secretary are:
A. The Secretary shall verify and authenticate all the records of the Commission and
the Executive Board.
B. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned by the
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Commission.
Section 4. The Executive Director shall be the chief staff officer of the Commission. The Executive
Director shall be an ex-officio member of all functional and standing committees. The
scope of work shall be that adopted by the Commission. The Executive Director shall
function directly under the overall supervision of the Executive Board, excluding the
Person County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Appointee. All orders and directives
to the Commission staff shall be from the Chairman to the Executive Director. The
Executive Director shall be directly responsible for, but not limited to the following:
A. The Executive Director shall supervise and direct all other employees of the
Commission.
B. The Executive Director shall implement the administrative policies and
procedures concerning the staff and the staff functions as established by the
Commission.
C. The Executive Director shall be responsible for maintaining the necessary records
to satisfy the Commission requirements, and those of such other agencies as may
be involved.
D. The Executive Director shall discharge the functional and operational
requirements as set forth by the Commission.
E. The Executive Director shall expend effort toward establishment of liaison with
agencies of local, state and federal governments, and with financial institutions,
engineering firms, building contractors, public and private utility companies,
locational consultants and other entities either directly or indirectly involved with
business planning and location.
F. The Executive Director may be assigned other duties, or duties may be eliminated
by the Chairman upon approval by the Commission or the Executive Board.
Section 5. The Executive Board shall carry out such functions as the Members may authorize or
direct.
ARTICLE SIX
Compensation
Section 1. Compensation for Commission travel expenses and allowances applicable to the
Commission staff, officers, and Members shall be in accordance with the policies adopted
by the County.
ARTICLE SEVEN
Commission Panels and Task Forces
Section 1. The Chairman may from time to time appoint qualified individuals to serve on bodies
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created to achieve specific objectives and purposes of the Commission, subject to the
approval of the Commission. The creation of appropriate panels and taskforces as
operating entities is hereby authorized.
ARTICLE EIGHT
Meetings
The Commission shall meet regularly, at least every three (3) months.
Section 1. The annual meeting of the Commission shall be held in Person County, North Carolina at
a location approved by the Chairman or Director.
Section 2. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held as announced in accordance with NC
Open Meetings Law per NCGS 143-318.12. The regular meetings shall be held in Person
County, North Carolina at a location approved by the Chairman or Director.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or the Director, or by any three (3)
Members, at any time or place by giving forty-eight (48) hours written notice, providing
such notice states purpose for which the special meeting is called.
Section 4. Emergency meetings may be called by the Chairman or the Director, or by any three (3)
Members, at any time or place by giving as much notice as is reasonably possible,
providing such notice states the purpose for which the emergency meeting is called.
Notification of emergency meetings may be by telephone or electronic mail.
Section 5. Whenever there is no business for the Commission, the Chairman may dispense with a
regular meeting in accordance with Open Meetings Law, provided the Commission must
meet every three (3) months.
Section 6. A majority of the board membership shall constitute a quorum. The number required for
a quorum is not affected by vacancies. If a member has withdrawn from a meeting
without being excused by majority vote of the remaining members present, he or she
shall be counted as present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
If no quorum is present at the annual meeting, a regular, special, or emergency meeting,
there shall be no official meeting.
Section 7. At Commission meetings, each of the Members present shall have one vote. All
Commission actions shall require a majority vote, except as otherwise required by
applicable law.
Section 8. The Commission may authorize in extraordinary circumstances for action to be taken by
a committee of no less than three (3), only for the task appointed.
Section 9. All Commission meetings shall be open to the public and shall conform with the Open
Meeting Law.
Section 10. The question of parliamentary procedure shall be decided according to Robert’s Rules of
Order.
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ARTICLE NINE
Budget
Section l. The budget for the Commission shall be as authorized by the Person County Board of
Commissioners and shall be executed pursuant to County and State rules.
ARTICLE TEN
Records
Section 1. The Commission staff shall maintain a file of all studies, plans, reports, and
recommendations made by the Commission in the discharge of its duties and
responsibilities.
Section 2. An annual report shall be given to the governing body of Person County.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
Confidentiality
All members of the Person County Economic Development Commission shall be required to sign and
honor a confidentiality agreement, which shall pertain to all current economic development projects, all
personnel matters involving the Economics Development Department, and other matters required to
remain confidential by law.
ARTICLE TWELVE
Amendments
These Bylaws may only be amended by the Person County Board of Commissioners; however, the
Economic Development Commission may recommend amendments to the Person County Board of
Commissioners for consideration and subsequent approval by the Board of Commissioners.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
Dissolution and Liquidation
The authority for the Commission may be repealed in the same manner as it was originally authorized
resulting in the dissolution of the Commission. Said notification of resolution of repeal shall be subject to
the notice period as defined in the General Statutes of North Carolina.
In the event of dissolution and liquidation of the Commission, the Commission shall, after paying or
making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities, debts and obligations of the Commission, dispose
and distribute all assets of the Commission exclusively for the purposes of the Commission, subject to the
approval of the creating body.
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Revised May, 2011; September 20, 2012; May 2013; August 30, 2017; October 22, 2019; May 28, 2020;
August 18, 2025; January 5, 2026.
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 05, 2026
Agenda Title:
ES&S EVS 6300 Voting System Purchase
Summary of Information:
The Person County Board of Elections is seeking final approval from the Board of
Commissioners to adopt & acquire the ES&S EVS 6300 certified voting system. This upgrade
will move the operating system to Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC. It will also
provide security updates, including optional multi-factor authentication and updated
verification procedures for all equipment, streamlined write-in processes, and so much more.
All requirements have been satisfied including equipment demonstrations, a simulated
election, and a preliminary letter of recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. Lastly,
the State Board of Elections approved our request to upgrade our current voting system.
Financial Impact:
This is not a request for additional funding, but if approved, will be paid for by funds in the FY 25-26
Election budget. The total amount is $9,481.89.
Recommended Action:
Approval to adopt & acquire the ES&S EVS 6300 certified voting system.
Submitted By:
Cindi Jacobs, Elections Director
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
Jan. 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Chief’s Association Mid-Year Funding Request
Summary of Information:
The Person County Chief’s Association approved “Unallocated Fire Tax Fund & Capital
Spending Procedures” (attached) at their December 2025 meeting. They submitted requests
from each department that the Association approved in August 2025 (requests and minutes
attached). The requests total $765,000 and propose the use of Fire and Rescue Tax District
Fund fund balance to cover additional county-funded expenses in FY26.
The FY25 year-end fund balance is estimated at $1,800,000 (estimated because the FY25 audit
has not been finalized). The district fund balance has been growing, mainly due to
underspending in the personnel line item. As the personnel budget has been utilized to a
greater extent each year, fund balance has grown at a slower rate each year since paid
personnel were first funded in FY23.
The Association’s procedures propose “A minimum balance of $1,000,000 shall be always
maintained in the Unallocated Fire Tax Fund for emergency use.” The current fund balance is
estimated at $878,000 due to revenue collections lagging expenditures in this fund. If the
requested mid-year allocation is approved and revenues and expenditures remain on budget,
the FY26 year-end fund balance may be slightly over $1,000,000.
Financial Impact:
In FY23, the Board of Commissioners increased the district tax from $.0275 to $.05 cents to
fund the addition of paid part-time staff. At that time, it was acknowledged that as personnel
expenses grew, fund balance could be utilized to fund increasing personnel expenses without
raising the district tax rate. In FY26, the commissioners lowered the district tax rate to $.04,
slightly above the revenue-neutral rate, following the 2025 Reappraisal. Fund balance will
likely be close to $1,000,000 at FY26 year-end if the $765,000 request is approved. A small
amount of growth may be attributed to underspending in personnel, but fund balance is not
likely to grow at the rate is has over the past few years. Bringing it down to $1,000,000 in the
current fiscal year may be a one-time opportunity and could limit funding flexibility in future
years.
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Recommended Action:
Consider the mid-year funding request.
Submitted By:
Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
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Fire and Rescue Tax District
FY26 Budget
(as of 12/29/25)
FULL ACCT ACCT DESCRIPTION FY26_ORIGINAL_BUD FY26_REVISED_BUD FY26_ACTUAL FY26_ENCUMB FY26_REMAIN_BUD
250-4377-430000-25-Contracted Services 156,998 156,998 46,134 - 110,865
250-4377-430020-25-Personnel Allocation 790,170 790,170 278,552 481,882 29,736
250-4377-460000-25-City Of Roxboro/Fire Svcs 522,537 522,537 522,537 - -
250-4377-460100-25-Rescue Squad 96,789 96,789 96,789 - -
250-4377-460200-25-Allensville VFD 111,933 111,933 111,933 - -
250-4377-460300-25-Ceffo VFD 229,296 229,296 229,296 - -
250-4377-460400-25-Hurdle Mills Vfd 181,910 181,910 181,910 - -
250-4377-460500-25-Moriah VFD 182,459 182,459 182,459 - -
250-4377-460600-25-Semora VFD 82,425 82,425 82,425 - -
250-4377-460700-25-Timberlake VFD 189,039 189,039 189,039 - -
250-4377-460800-25-Triple Springs Vfd 176,256 176,256 176,256 - -
250-4377-460910-25-Leasburg VFD 10,404 10,404 10,404 - -
250-4377-465000-25-VFD-Unallocated - - - - -
Total:2,730,216 2,730,216 2,107,734 481,882 140,601
Estimated FY25 Year-End Fund Balance:$1,810,000
FY26 Mid-Year Funding Request
Department Amount
Allensville 85,000
Ceffo 85,000
Hurdle Mills 85,000
Moriah 85,000
Rescue 85,000
Roxboro 85,000
Semora 85,000
Timberlake 85,000
Triple Springs 85,000
Total 765,000
truck payment and hose upgrade
kitchen remodel, infrastructure upgrades and shower installation
ATV and loan reduction for brush truck
loan reduction for tanker truck
Purpose
down payment on truck to replace a 27-year old engine
refurbishment of Tanker 73
portable radios and turnout gear
land purchase to build a new #2 fire station
loan reduction on Support truck
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Person County Chief's Association
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Roxboro - Person County Rescue Squad
Department Attendees
Roxboro Fire Kenneth Torain
Hurdle Mills Fire Robbie Harris
Moriah Roger Whitt, C. W. Bradsher, Jr.
Triple Springs Kenneth Gill, George Woody, John Downey
Timberlake Jason Fletcher, Todd Lane
Ceffo None Present
Allensville Gabe Windham, Blake Morris, Dustin Grinstead
Semora Randy Whitt, Landell Cunningham
Leasburg None Present
Rescue Aron Lappin, John Myers
Roxboro Police None Present
Person County Sheriff None Present
Person County Emergency Services Roland Nenni
Person County Commissioner None Present
Person County Manager None Present
Person County Fire Marshal Shawn Bradsher
Roxboro City Councilman Mark Phillips
North Carolina Forestry Service Natalie Garrett
Piedmont Community College David Reed
Meeting Called to order by President Gabe Windham at 7:06 PM
Prayer by Randy Whitt
Roland Nenni introduced new Motorola Sales Rep Greg Bonner. 919-413-3364.
Minutes approved as presented, motion by Randy Whitt, seconded by Johm Myers
Treasurers Report Balance $ 5,920.20 Mail Dues to P. O. Box 160, Hurdle Mills NC 27541
No new balance, Blake not present
Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction Shawn Bradsher
Auto Aid agreement still being worked on will have at next meeting.
Rescue added to the agreement. Need to Leasburg also.
Emergency Communications Division Chief Roland Nenni
Old alert system will going offline soon. Make sure all personnel have the new alert app.
I am responding is getting a lot of new options.
Pagegate is going away due to being obsolite.
Issues being worked out on CAD. Going to add EFD and EPD to assist with these problems.
Going for Accredidation. Viper issues being worked out.
Chief Torain discussed Patriot's Day on September 6th. The event will be in memory of
Ralph Harris. Everybody needs to come out for this.
Piedmont Community College Training Director David Reed
Hazmat will be at Hurdle Mills. Show up first night of class to update credit.
Changes coming on FF 1 and FF 2
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Changes coming for funding to the college means more classes.
People taking classes need to fill out the class registration forms where you can read them.
Randy Whitt asked about Countywide mutual aid training on week nights will schedule
one a Thursday night in September.p g y
Went into closed session
Discussed the fund balance on the fire tax monies.
Motion to use as presented the fund balance usage SOG.
Motion to approve by Jason Fletcher, seconded by Roger Whitt and passed.
Discussed the amount of capital funding per department. Discussion of making Semora a
full funded department instead of 1/2 rate.
Motion to ask for $ 85,000 for each department for capital funding motion passed.
Bring cost of living figures to next meeting to figure adjustment to contract increase.
Talked about filing for grant to get all departments on the same type airpack and list of all
Roxboro 40 or 45
Hurdle Mills 24
Moriah 23
Triple Springs 22
Timberlake 20
Ceffo 23
Allensville 16
Semora 20
Rescue 6
Table until we can get more information on grant writers and not let this discussion die.
Discussed funding that is in the endowment at Piedmont Community College from the
disbanding of Woodsdale years ago.
Send the capital funding information to the County Manager by Shawn Bradsher to start
the process rolling.
No other business for the board at this time. Motion to adjourn at 8:36 pm by Roger Whitt
and seconded by Jason Fletcher.
Next Meeting will be Thursday, October 2nd at 7 pm at Roxboro - Person County Rescue
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
Jan. 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Economic Development Organizational Structure
Summary of Information:
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 158-8, the Person County Economic
Development Commission (EDC) was established on Feb. 16, 1981 as a non-profit that
functioned as an autonomous body responsible directly to the Person County Board of
Commissioners (Attachment 1). In April 1984, Economic Development was established as a
county department, and around this same time, the structure of the EDC was changed from a
non-profit to a Public Authority within the meaning of State Law, Chapter 159.
Organizational structures for economic development vary greatly throughout the state, and
efforts may be led by county departments, economic development commissions or non-profits
(Attachment 2). The Person County EDC has been organized in a variety of ways over the past
four decades. Currently, the Person County Economic Development Commission is an
advisory board comprised of an intentional mix of business leaders, educators, elected
officials, and agricultural and citizen representatives to shape pro-growth policies and
practices.
On Aug. 18, 2025, the Board of Commissioners approved organizational changes that moved
appointing and hiring Authority for positions with the Economic Development Department to
the EDC, subject to the Person County Personnel Policy and overall supervision for the
Economic Development Director to the EDC Executive Board (Attachment 3).
The Board of Commissioners has an interest in giving further consideration to the option of
appropriating funds to the EDC to carry out its purposes and objectives, including to “hire and
fix the compensation of any personnel necessary to its operations”. EDC employees would be
employees of the public authority (EDC), and the EDC would be responsible for following the
provisions of NCGS Chapter 159. “Local Government Finance” and applicable public
employment law. The county would no longer have an Economic Development Department.
Attachment 4 provides additional details regarding this structure.
Person County and the City of Roxboro entered into an Economic Development Partnership
Agreement (Attachment 5) in 2015. This agreement will need to be amended if the
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Financial Impact:
None
Recommended Action:
Consider whether to change the Economic Development organizational structure and desired
timeline.
Submitted By:
Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution Creating the Person County Economic Development Commission
2. Characteristics of Organizational Structures for Economic Development
3. EDC Bylaws
4. Overview of Economic Development Commission Organizational Structure for
Economic Development
5. Economic Development Partnership Agreement Between Person County and the City
of Roxboro
6. Wilson Economic Development Council Bylaws
7. Former Interlocal Organization and Operating Agreement between Union County and
the City of Monroe
8. Gaston County Economic Development Commission Bylaws
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Members of the newly appointed Economic Development Commission were
present. They are -Bennie L. Bradsher, Mac Edge, Tom Hill Clayton, Steve Harrill,
Fred Hutchinson, Wade Parham and Pete Satterfield.
Chairman Montgomery welcomed these members and introduced them to the
Board and expressed appreciation for their willingness to serve on this Commission.
Chairman Montgomery called on County Attorney to present the following
resolution and explain its contents:
RESOLUTION CREATING THE PERSON COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
At a regular meeting of the Person County Board of Commissioners
held on 16th day of February , 1981, County Commissioner -------�---
M.H. Montgomery introduced the following resolution which was read:
RESOLUTION CREATING THE PERSON COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Whereas, North Carolina General Statute 158-8 provides that the Board
of County Commissioners of any county may by res olution create an Economic
Development Commission for said county; and whereas, the Person County Board
of Commissioners hereby finds and declares that it is a governmental necessity
that an Economic Development Commission be established and maintained in
Person County, North Carolina.
Now, therefore, be it ordained as follows:
SECT ION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
There is hereby created and established an Economic Development
Commission for the County of Person pursuant to North Carolina General Statute
158-8, said Commission hereinafter known as the Person County Economic
Development Commission.
SECTION 2. MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, ETC.
The Commission shall consist of seven members. The members shall
be appointed for staggered three year terms. Three of the initial members
shall be appointed for a three year term, two for a two year term, and two
for a one year term. Thereafter the terms of all members appointed by the
Person County Board of Commissioners shall be for three year terms except
that in case of a vacancy occurring during a term the same shall be filled
Attachment 10.B-1
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Attachment 10.B-1
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Attachment 10.B-1
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Attachment 10.B-1
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Attachment 10.B-1
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1.Developer is employee of the Commission
2.Developer will work under direction of the Commission.
E.Appoint committees and sub-committees as needed.
F.Report quarterly to the Person County Board of Commissioners.
G.Conduct the affairs of the Commission in a professional and business-like
manner.
Pete Satterfield told the Board that speaking for himself and he felt
sure the other members felt the same way, that they accept this as quite a
challenge and they plan to move on as soon as they can and do some good things
for the county. There is a lot of hard work involved but I think we can handle
it and hope that before long they can show some real progress.
Chairman Montgomery read a letter a letter from Leon Hamlin, President
of Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce, endorsing this commission.
Other Board members expressed their appreciation for these members
accepting this challenge.
Chairman Montgomery pledged the support of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairman Montgomery asked Steve Harrill to act as temporary chairman until
the commission gets together and gets the permanent officers elected and asked
Pete Satterfield to serve as contact man for the county until such time as
they have employed an economic developer.
Attachment 10.B-1
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mulligan@sog.unc.edu 25.1
CharacterisƟcs of OrganizaƟonal Structures for Economic Development
G.S. Chapter 158 (for industrial or commercial use)
CharacterisƟcs Line
Department
Econ. Dev.
Commission
Dependent
Nonprofit
Independent
Nonprofit
Powers (for industrial or commercial use)
Acquire and own property Yes No Yes Yes
Develop property Yes No Yes Yes
Construct shell building Yes No Yes Yes
Convey prop. by private sale Yes No Yes Yes
Borrow money Yes No Yes Yes
Make loans Yes w/ grant funds Yes Yes
Guarantee private loans No No No Yes
Not available under G.S. Ch. 158
Zoning See, e.g., Sanitary District Board (G.S. 130A‐55)
Targeted code enforcement See, e.g., Urban Redevelopment Commission (G.S 160A‐512(10))
Finance and Taxa Ɵon
Subject to Budg/Fisc Cntrl Act Yes Yes No No
Income tax status Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
ContribuƟons deducƟble Yes Yes If 501(c)(3) If 501(c)(3)
Property tax status Exempt Exempt Presume taxed Presume taxed
Not available under G.S. Ch. 158
Levy separate property tax See, e.g., Sanitary District Board (G.S. 130A‐55)
Make special assessments See, e.g., Sanitary District Board (G.S. 130A‐55)
Procedural ConsideraƟons
Subject to open meeƟngs/
public records laws
Yes Yes Yes No, unless
contract reqmt
Public hearing prior to all
expenditures
Yes N/A Prior to
contract
Prior to
contract
Governing board approves all
expenditures by third party
Yes N/A If using local
govt funds
If using local
govt funds
Public‐origin property returns
to local govt when not used
Yes N/A Yes Yes
Public‐origin property returns
to local govt prior to sale
Yes N/A Yes Yes
Follow local govt procurement
procedures with govt funds*
Yes Yes Not clear, use
contract rqmt
Not clear, use
contract rqmt
Policy CoordinaƟon/Control
Policy coordinaƟon High Medium Medium Low
Financial control AppropriaƟon AppropriaƟon Contract Contract
Employee benefits Public Public Private Private
Private Sector Involvement Low Medium Medium High
*ConstrucƟon funded by local government should be owned by local government and follow
construcƟon procurement. Not required for loans for construcƟon of private improvements.
Attachment 10.B-2
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BY-LAWS
OF THE
PERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ARTICLE ONE
Organization
The Person County Economic Development Commission, Person County, North Carolina shall conduct
its business in a precise and uniform manner. Proceedings of meetings shall be accurately recorded as
valuable records and as a means of avoiding misunderstandings.
Section 1. The authority for creation of this organization is Article 2, "Economic Development
Commission" of Chapter 158 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Section 2. The name of the organization shall be the Person County Economic Development
Commission, hereinafter referred to as Commission.
Section 3. The County of Person, North Carolina, and its trade area shall constitute the Person
County Economic Development Area.
Section 4. The location of the principal office of the Commission shall be within the bounds of the
City of Roxboro, North Carolina, and such other places as the business of the
Commission may require.
Section 5. The fiscal year of the Commission shall commence on the 1st day of July and end on the
30th day of June.
Section 6. The Commission shall be considered a Public Authority within the meaning of State Law,
Chapter 159, unless specified to the contrary by the creating governmental body.
ARTICLE TWO
Purposes and Objectives
The purpose of this Commission is to assist the County of Person in promoting economic development,
and to establish a framework for local, state and federal efforts toward providing the basic facilities
essential to the growth of the area. Specific objectives of the Commission are, through coordinated and
concerted efforts, to secure full potential development of Person County's resources, including, but not
limited to:
Section 1. Receive from any municipal, joint or regional planning board or commission with
jurisdiction within its area an economic development program for part or all of the area.
Section 2. Formulate projects for carrying out such economic development program, through
attraction of new industries, encouragement of agricultural development, encouragement
of new business and industrial ventures by local as well as foreign capital, and other
activities of a similar nature.
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Section 3. Conduct industrial surveys as needed, advertise in periodicals or other communications
media, furnish advice and assistance to business and industrial prospects which may
locate in the area, furnish advice and assistance to existing businesses and industries,
furnish advice and assistance to persons seeking to establish new businesses or industries,
and engage in related activities.
Section 4. Encourage the formation of private business development corporations or associations
which may carry out such projects as securing and preparing sites for industrial
development, constructing industrial buildings, or rendering financial or managerial
assistance to businesses and industries; furnish advice and assistance to such corporations
or associations.
Section 5. Carry on such other activities as maybe necessary in the proper exercise of the functions
described herein.
Section 6. Encourage the enrichment of curriculum to achieve appropriate occupational training,
including pertinent technical and vocational training within the school systems serving
the area; to assist in securing training programs for industry, business and related entities.
Section 7. Encourage development of programs designed to further health efforts, tourism,
transportation facilities, housing, recreation and related needs for the promotion of the
general economic well-being of Person County.
Section 8. Serve as the Appointing and Hiring Authority for positions with the Economic
Development Department. Such employees shall be subject to the Person County
Personnel Policy.
ARTICLE THREE
Membership
Section 1. The composition of the Commission and terms of members shall be as determined by the
Person County Board of Commissioners as the appointing authority and as amended
pursuant to law from time to time. ‘Member’ is defined to include only those appointed
as regular members and not NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO members since the statutes
provide for an absolute maximum number of members of the board of directors of the
EDC. Only members should be allowed to vote. NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO or other
appropriate PERSON may be allowed to participate, BUT NOT vote, or to attend
executive sessions (CLOSED MEETINGS) upon approval of the members.
Section 2. Both Members and Non-Voting Ex Officios will be required to participate annually in
Ethics Training within the first 90 days of appointment to the Commission, as is feasible,
and within 90 days after each annual meeting, thereafter, at which time Conflict of
Interest Policies will be reviewed and signed. The training shall be conducted by means
approved by the County Attorney.
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ARTICLE FOUR
Authority of Commission Members
Section 1. The government, business and property of the Commission shall be managed by the
Members. The Members shall only act in the name of the Commission when it shall be
regularly convened by its Chairman, or acting Chairman, after due notice to all Members
of such meeting. Each Member, as applicable, shall serve for the term appointed, or until
death, resignation, retirement, removal, replacement, disqualification, or until a successor
is appointed or qualified.
Section 2. At the annual meeting held each January, after the organizational meeting of the Person
County Commissioners. The Members shall elect officers, which shall be Chairman,
Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The officers of the Commission and the Person County
Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Appointee shall be the Executive Board.
Section 3. The term of such officer shall be for one (1) year. They shall assume office upon election
by a majority, as defined herein, and continue until replacement or re-election at the next
annual meeting. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves or be elected to any other
office.
Section 4. Vacancies in the Executive Board arising from any cause may be filled by the
Commission for the unexpired term of the office creating the vacancy.
ARTICLE FIVE
Duties of Officers
Section 1. The general duties of the Chairman of the Commission are:
A. The Chairman shall preside at all regular, special and emergency meetings of the
Commission and the Executive Board.
B. The Chairman may appoint such committees as the work of the Commission may
require, subject to the approval of the Commission, and shall guide and direct the
efforts of said committees.
C. Disbursement of funds shall at all times conform with the policies as promulgated
by the County and with general and special terms and conditions of appropriated
funds in compliance with any local, state, or federal grants.
Section 2. The Vice-Chairman of the Commission shall perform the duties of the Chairman in their
absence,
Section 3. The general duties of the Secretary are:
A. The Secretary shall verify and authenticate all the records of the Commission and
the Executive Board.
B. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned by the
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Commission.
Section 4. The Executive Director shall be the chief staff officer of the Commission. The Executive
Director shall be an ex-officio member of all functional and standing committees. The
scope of work shall be that adopted by the Commission. The Executive Director shall
function directly under the overall supervision of the Executive Board. All orders and
directives to the Commission staff shall be from the Chairman to the Executive Director.
The Executive Director shall be directly responsible for, but not limited to the following:
A. The Executive Director shall supervise and direct all other employees of the
Commission.
B. The Executive Director shall implement the administrative policies and
procedures concerning the staff and the staff functions as established by the
Commission.
C. The Executive Director shall be responsible for maintaining the necessary records
to satisfy the Commission requirements, and those of such other agencies as may
be involved.
D. The Executive Director shall discharge the functional and operational
requirements as set forth by the Commission.
E. The Executive Director shall expend effort toward establishment of liaison with
agencies of local, state and federal governments, and with financial institutions,
engineering firms, building contractors, public and private utility companies,
locational consultants and other entities either directly or indirectly involved with
business planning and location.
F. The Executive Director may be assigned other duties, or duties may be eliminated
by the Chairman upon approval by the Commission or the Executive Board.
Section 5. The Executive Board shall carry out such functions as the Members may authorize or
direct.
ARTICLE SIX
Compensation
Section 1. Compensation for Commission travel expenses and allowances applicable to the
Commission staff, officers, and Members shall be in accordance with the policies adopted
by the County.
ARTICLE SEVEN
Commission Panels and Task Forces
Section 1. The Chairman may from time to time appoint qualified individuals to serve on bodies
created to achieve specific objectives and purposes of the Commission, subject to the
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approval of the Commission. The creation of appropriate panels and taskforces as
operating entities is hereby authorized.
ARTICLE EIGHT
Meetings
The Commission shall meet regularly, at least every three (3) months.
Section 1. The annual meeting of the Commission shall be held in Person County, North Carolina at
a location approved by the Chairman or Director.
Section 2. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held as announced in accordance with NC
Open Meetings Law per NCGS 143-318.12. The regular meetings shall be held in Person
County, North Carolina at a location approved by the Chairman or Director.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or the Director, or by any three (3)
Members, at any time or place by giving forty-eight (48) hours written notice, providing
such notice states purpose for which the special meeting is called.
Section 4. Emergency meetings may be called by the Chairman or the Director, or by any three (3)
Members, at any time or place by giving as much notice as is reasonably possible,
providing such notice states the purpose for which the emergency meeting is called.
Notification of emergency meetings may be by telephone or electronic mail.
Section 5. Whenever there is no business for the Commission, the Chairman may dispense with a
regular meeting in accordance with Open Meetings Law, provided the Commission must
meet every three (3) months.
Section 6. A majority of the board membership shall constitute a quorum. The number required for
a quorum is not affected by vacancies. If a member has withdrawn from a meeting
without being excused by majority vote of the remaining members present, he or she
shall be counted as present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
If no quorum is present at the annual meeting, a regular, special, or emergency meeting,
there shall be no official meeting.
Section 7. At Commission meetings, each of the Members present shall have one vote. All
Commission actions shall require a majority vote, except as otherwise required by
applicable law.
Section 8. The Commission may authorize in extraordinary circumstances for action to be taken by
a committee of no less than three (3), only for the task appointed.
Section 9. All Commission meetings shall be open to the public and shall conform with the Open
Meeting Law.
Section 10. The question of parliamentary procedure shall be decided according to Robert’s Rules of
Order.
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ARTICLE NINE
Budget
Section l. The budget for the Commission shall be as authorized by the Person County Board of
Commissioners and shall be executed pursuant to County and State rules.
ARTICLE TEN
Records
Section 1. The Commission staff shall maintain a file of all studies, plans, reports, and
recommendations made by the Commission in the discharge of its duties and
responsibilities.
Section 2. An annual report shall be given to the governing body of Person County.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
Confidentiality
All members of the Person County Economic Development Commission shall be required to sign and
honor a confidentiality agreement, which shall pertain to all current economic development projects, all
personnel matters involving the Economics Development Department, and other matters required to
remain confidential by law.
ARTICLE TWELVE
Amendments
These Bylaws may only be amended by the Person County Board of Commissioners; however, the
Economic Development Commission may recommend amendments to the Person County Board of
Commissioners for consideration and subsequent approval by the Board of Commissioners.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
Dissolution and Liquidation
The authority for the Commission may be repealed in the same manner as it was originally authorized
resulting in the dissolution of the Commission. Said notification of resolution of repeal shall be subject to
the notice period as defined in the General Statutes of North Carolina.
In the event of dissolution and liquidation of the Commission, the Commission shall, after paying or
making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities, debts and obligations of the Commission, dispose
and distribute all assets of the Commission exclusively for the purposes of the Commission, subject to the
approval of the creating body.
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Revised May, 2011; September 20, 2012; May 2013; August 30, 2017; October 22, 2019, May 28, 2020,
August 18, 2025
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Overview of Economic Development Commission
Organizational Structure for Economic Development
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Authority
North Carolina General Statute 158. Local Development
Article 2.
Economic Development Commissions.
§ 158-8. Creation of municipal, county or regional commissions authorized; composition; joining or
withdrawing from regional commissions.
The governing body of any municipality or the board of county commissioners of any county may by
resolution create an economic development commission for said municipality or county. The governing
bodies of any two or more municipalities and/or counties may by joint resolution, adopted by separate
vote of each governing body concerned, create a regional economic development commission. A
municipal or county economic development commission shall consist of from three to nine members,
named for terms and compensation (if any) fixed by its respective governing body. The membership,
compensation (if any), and terms of a regional economic development commission, and the formula for
its financial support, shall be fixed by the joint resolution creating the commission. Additional
governmental units may join a regional commission with the consent of all existing members. Any
governmental unit may withdraw from a regional commission on two years' notice to the other
members. The resolution creating a municipal, county, or regional economic development commission
may be modified, amended, or repealed in the same manner as it was originally adopted. (1961, c. 722,
s. 2; 2013-360, s. 15.28(a); 2013-363, s. 5.7(a).)
§§ 158-8.1 through 158-8.8: Repealed effective June 30, 2014, by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 15.28(a),
as amended by Session Laws 2013-363, s. 5.7(a).
§ 158-9. Organization of commission; rules and regulations; committees; meetings.
Upon its appointment, the economic development commission shall promptly meet and elect from
among its members a chairman and such other officers as it may choose, for such terms as it shall
prescribe in its rules and regulations. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations not
inconsistent herewith as it may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its duties. The chairman may
appoint such committees as the work of the commission may require. The commission shall meet
regularly, at least once every three months, at places and dates specified in the rules. Special meetings
may be called as specified in the rules. (1961, c. 722, s. 2.)
§ 158-10. Staff and personnel; contracts for services.
Within the limits of appropriated funds, the commission may hire and fix the compensation of any
personnel necessary to its operations, contract with consultants for such services as it may require, and
contract with the State of North Carolina or the federal government, or any agency or department
thereof, for such services as may be provided by such agencies; and it is hereby empowered to carry out
the provisions of such contracts as it may enter. (1961, c. 722, s. 2.)
§ 158-11. Office and equipment.
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Within the limits of appropriated funds, the commission may lease, rent, or purchase, or otherwise
obtain suitable quarters and office space for its staff, and may lease, rent, or purchase necessary
furniture, fixtures, and other equipment. (1961, c. 722, s. 2.)
§ 158-12. Fiscal affairs generally; appropriations.
The commission may accept, receive, and disburse in furtherance of its functions any funds, grants, and
services made available by the federal government and its agencies, the State government and its
agencies, any municipalities or counties, and by private and civic sources.
Each municipality or county shall have authority to appropriate funds to any local or regional economic
development commission which it may have created. These appropriations may be funded by levy of
property taxes pursuant to G.S. 153A-149 and G.S. 160A-209 and by the allocation of other revenues
whose use is not otherwise restricted by law. (1961, c. 722, s. 2; 1973, c. 803, s. 44; c. 1446, s. 26.)
§ 158-12.1: Repealed effective June 30, 2014, by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 15.28(a), as amended by
Session Laws 2013-363, s. 5.7(a).
§ 158-13. Powers and duties.
Any economic development commission created pursuant to this Article shall:
(1) Receive from any municipal, county, joint, or regional planning board or commission with jurisdiction
within its area an economic development program for part or all of the area;
(2) Formulate projects for carrying out such economic development program, through attraction of new
industries, encouragement of existing industries, encouragement of agricultural development,
encouragement of new business and industrial ventures by local as well as foreign capital, and other
activities of a similar nature;
(3) Conduct industrial surveys as needed, advertise in periodicals or other communications media,
furnish advice and assistance to business and industrial prospects which may locate in its area, furnish
advice and assistance to existing businesses and industries, furnish advice and assistance to persons
seeking to establish new businesses or industries, and engage in related activities;
(4) Encourage the formation of private business development corporations or associations which may
carry out such projects as securing and preparing sites for industrial development, constructing
industrial buildings, or rendering financial or managerial assistance to businesses and industries; furnish
advice and assistance to such corporations or associations;
(4a) Use grant funds to make loans for purposes permitted by the federal government, by the grant
agreement and in furtherance of economic development; the economic development commission may
delegate to another organization or agency the implementation of the grant's purposes, subject to
approval by the federal agency involved and the commission's board of directors.
(5) Carry on such other activities as may be necessary in the proper exercise of the functions described
herein. (1961, c. 722, s. 2; 1979, c. 775.)
§ 158-14. Regional planning and economic development commissions authorized.
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Any municipalities and/or counties desiring to exercise the powers granted by this Article may, at their
option, create a regional planning and economic development commission, which shall have and
exercise all of the powers and duties granted to a regional economic development commission under
this Article and in addition the powers and duties granted to a regional planning commission under
Article 23 of Chapter 153. In the event that such a combined commission is created, it shall keep
separate books of accounts for appropriations and expenditures made pursuant to this Article and for
appropriations and expenditures made pursuant to Article 23 of Chapter 153. The financial limitations
set forth in each such Article shall govern expenditures made pursuant to such Article. (1961, c. 722, s.
2; 1965, c. 431, s. 2.)
§ 158-15. Powers granted herein supplementary.
The powers granted to counties and municipalities by this Article shall be deemed supplementary to any
powers heretofore or hereafter granted by any general or local act for the same or similar purposes, and
in any case where the provisions of this Article conflict with or are different from the provisions of any
other act, the board of county commissioners or the municipal governing board may in its discretion
proceed in accordance with the provisions of this Article or, as an alternative method, in accordance
with the provisions of such other act. (1961, c. 722, s. 2.)
Powers
• Make loans (with grant funds)
May not:
• Acquire and own property
• Develop property
• Construct shell building
• Convey property by private sale
• Borrow money
• Guarantee private loans
Finance and Procedural Consideration
• Subject to the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act
• Subject to open meetings and public records laws
• Must follow local government procurement procedures with government funds
• May offer public employee benefits
Examples
The Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) includes three county/municipal EDC
member organizations.
1. Wilson Economic Development Council (WEDC)
WEDC is comprised of its board of directors and its full-time team appointed by the City and
County with a responsibility to critically consider and develop Wilson’s industrial landscape.
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WEDC is a public entity supported equally by the Wilson County Board of Commissioners and
the Wilson City Council.
WEDC was formed in the fall of 1957 as the Wilson Industrial Council. The board, then
appointed solely by the Wilson County Board of Commissioners, was assigned the task of not
only making Wilson more attractive to industrial prospects, but also marketing Wilson to the
industrial community. Today the mission is largely the same but with an added partner. The
Wilson Economic Development Council is equally supported by the Wilson County Board of
Commissioners and the Wilson City Council. Each entity provides board appointments, funding
and program support in a collaborative effort to make Wilson an exciting location for new and
expanding industries.
WEDC partners with Wilson County Properties, Inc., a private non-profit corporation charged
with developing and maintaining shovel-ready properties for consideration by industries looking
to call Wilson home.
Attachment 6 is the WEDC Bylaws. EDC staff are subject to county personnel policies. Benefits
are provided through the county (EDC reimburses Wilson County). The EDC runs its payroll
through a third party.
2. Monroe-Union County Economic Development Commission
The Commission was established in 2021 to conduct economic development activities county-
wide, including recruitment of new and retention of existing manufacturing, distribution and
commercial office development, administration of the Union County Economic Development
Incentive Grant Program, administration of the Union County Commercial Infrastructure Grant
Program, development of commercial and industrial park properties, and any other lawful
purpose. The public entity was supported equally by the Union County Board of Commissioners
and the Monroe City Council.
Attachment 7 is the former Interlocal Organization and Operating Agreement between Union
County and the City of Monroe, creating the Monroe-Union County Economic Development
Commission. In 2024, Union County withdrew from the Commission and established an
Economic Development Department.
3. Gaston County Economic Development Commission
In 1977, the Board of Commissioners established a County-wide Economic Development
Commission (EDC). The purpose of the EDC is to actively promote and market the county to
corporate site location decision-makers throughout the United States and the world. The EDC
works with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Charlotte Regional Partnership
to promote the region.
Gaston County EDC serves as the lead economic development agency for Gaston County to
recruit and assist businesses with their relocation and expansion plans and to support existing
local business.
Based on online research and pending confirmation from county staff, the Gaston County EDC is
a county department, budgeted within the county general fund. The Executive Director is an
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employee of Gaston County EDC, a public authority, and the remaining EDC staff are county
employees.
Attachment 8 is the Gaston County EDC Bylaws.
Important Considerations
• Clearly define the purpose and scope of the EDC’s new and ongoing responsibilities.
• Clarify the Board of Commissioners’ role in supervising the EDC and its activities.
• Identify desired partnerships and roles – public, private, non-profit, local, regional, state, etc.
• Determine whether the current EDC structure and membership (size, terms, representation,
etc.) is best-suited to take on the responsibilities of operating as a public authority.
• Identify funding mechanisms. There will be additional expenses associated with administrative
functions, such as accounting, auditing and payroll, that are currently provided by the county.
• Determine employee reporting relationships and whether county personnel policies apply.
• Determine how benefits (health insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and other
insurance benefits) will be provided.
• Amend the Economic Development Partnership Agreement Between Person County and the City
of Roxboro.
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Economic Development Partnership Agreement
Between Person County and the City of Roxboro
-JI, TillS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, made and effective as of the� day of �ne,
2015, by and between the City of Roxboro, a municipal corporation of the State ofNorth Carolina (hereinafter called "the CITY"), and Person County, North Carolina, a body corporation and politic (hereinafter called "the COUNTY")
WITNESS ETH:
That for and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, and pursuant to approval by the Council for the City of Roxboro and The Board of Commissioners for Person County, both parties do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
I.Both the City and County agree to partner in the endeavor of Economic Developmentthrough a mutual funding partnership related to the County's Economic Development
Director, and the City's Uptown Development Director.
2.The City agrees to the following:
a.To establish, hire, and maintain an Uptown Development Director position for the
duration of this contract; including any extensions. This position will report to theCity Manager and will receive all benefits granted to all City employees. The City
agrees to provide office space for this posit ion and to cover all expenses related to
this position. This position will serve as the City and County's representative tothe Roxboro Development Group, and will coordinate all funding provided to this
organization.
b.To require the Uptown Development Director to provide updates on events and
projects as requested by the County, but at no interval less than quarterly.
c.To provide twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in annual funding, to be provided infive thousand dollar ($5,000) quarterly payments, towards the County's EconomicDevelopment Director's position.
d.To provide seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($7,500) in annual funding, to be
provided in one annual payment, towards the County's Senior Administrative
Support position for Economic Development.
3.The County agrees to the following:
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NORTH CAROLINA
INTERLOCAL ORGANIZATION AND
OPERATING AGREEMENT
UNION COUNTY
THIS INTERLOCAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND OPERATING AGREEMENT is
entered into this the ____________ day of _____________________________, 2021, by and
between UNION COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereafter
“County”), and the CITY OF MONROE, a municipal corporation chartered under the laws of
the State of North Carolina (hereafter “City”).
WHEREAS, local governments including counties and municipalities are authorized by
North Carolina General Statutes Sections 158-8 et seq., 160A-460 et seq., and 153A-445 to enter
into agreements and partnerships for economic development purposes; and
WHEREAS, an interlocal agreement has been in place since January 2013, pursuant to
which the County and the City established Monroe-Union County Economic Development as a
joint county-wide economic development program; and
WHEREAS, the current interlocal agreement between the County and the City expires
after June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, it has been and will continue to be mutually beneficial to both the County
and the City for the County and the City to remain joined in successfully promoting economic
development activity in the City of Monroe and the County of Union; and
WHEREAS, both the County and the City desire to continue this partnership for economic
development through the establishment of a new entity, the Monroe-Union County Economic
Development Commission (the “Commission”), with the purpose, governance, organizational
structure, powers and duties, and activities as provided herein and the resolution establishing the
Commission (the “Establishing Resolution”); and
WHEREAS, the County and City have adopted, or will adopt along with this Agreement,
the Establishing Resolution creating the Monroe-Union County Economic Development
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein
and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree to reorganize their economic
development efforts and create the Monroe-Union County Economic Development Commission
pursuant to the Establishing Resolution under the following terms and conditions:
1.PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the organizational structure and
operational terms for the Monroe-Union County Economic Development Commission
(“Commission”) consistent with the Establishing Resolution. Commission shall conduct
economic development activities county-wide, including recruitment of new and retention
of existing manufacturing, distribution and commercial office development, administration
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of the Union County Economic Development Incentive Grant Program, administration of
the Union County Commercial Infrastructure Grant Program, development of commercial
and industrial park properties, and any other lawful purpose. The level and nature of
participation by any municipalities in Union County other than the City of Monroe may be
provided as set forth in this Agreement.
2.COMPOSITION/ORGANIZATION.
a.Board of Directors. The Monroe-Union County Economic Development
Commission Board of Directors (“Board”) shall be the governing body of the
Commission. The duties and responsibilities of the Board are further defined in
Section 3 below.
The Board membership shall originally include six (6) members: (i) the Union County
Manager, (ii) the Monroe City Manager, (iii) two (2) members appointed by County,
and (iv) two (2) members appointed by City (“Board Members”). The County
Manager and City Manager shall serve ex officio as part of the duties of their position
with the County or City. If other members of the Board are appointed from among the
County Commissioners, City Council, or other public officers, such Board Members
shall serve ex officio as part of the duties of their official position.
The Board Members shall serve one (1) year terms, with all such terms commencing
on July 1 of each year and expiring on June 30 of each year, provided that each member
shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. If such a Board Member no longer
serves in the office giving rise to their ex officio Board appointment, that person shall
be deemed to have vacated their office on the Board. The appointing board shall
appoint a new member, as qualified above, to serve the remainder of the unexpired
term.
b. Board of Advisors. An Economic Development Advisory Board (“Advisory Board”)
shall be established to make recommendations to the City or County regarding
economic development incentives and to advise the Board from time to time
concerning economic development policies and recruitment and retention practices of
the Commission. The Advisory Board that exists as of the date of execution of this
Agreement shall continue, with the membership composition to include twenty-six
(26)members as follows: (i) eight voting members appointed by City; (ii) eight voting
members appointed by County; (iii) four non-voting ex officio members composed of
the President of Wingate University (or approved designee), President of South
Piedmont Community College (or approved designee), Superintendent of Union
County Public Schools (or approved designee), and the President of the Union County
Chamber of Commerce; and (iv) the six members of the Board serving as non-voting
ex officio members by virtue of their office as Board Members. Advisory Board
members serving ex officio shall not be counted for purposes of constituting a quorum.
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The Advisory Board will determine how the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the
Advisory Board are appointed or elected from among its voting members. Voting
members shall serve for terms of three (3) years. All non-voting ex officio members
of the Advisory Board shall serve by virtue of their position, with their term expiring
when vacating such underlying position. All voting members shall serve three-year
terms. All terms for voting members shall begin on January 1 and expire on December
31 of the last year of the member’s term, provided that each member shall serve until
his or her successor is appointed and sworn in.
3.POWER AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
a. The Board shall be delegated the powers and duties of an economic development
commission pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 158-8 et seq., which include the following:
i. Receive from any municipal, county, joint or regional planning board or
commission with jurisdiction within its area an economic development
program for part or all of the area;
ii. Formulate projects for carrying out such economic development program,
through attraction of new industries, encouragement of existing industries,
encouragement of agricultural development, encouragement of new business
and industrial ventures by local as well as foreign capital, and other activities
of a similar nature;
iii. Conduct industrial surveys as needed, advertise in periodicals or other
communications media, furnish advice and assistance to business and
industrial prospects which may locate in its area, furnish advice and assistance
to existing businesses and industries, furnish advice and assistance to persons
seeking to establish new businesses or industries, and engage in related
activities;
iv. Encourage the formation of private business development corporations or
associations which may carry out such projects as securing and preparing sites
for industrial development, constructing industrial buildings, or rendering
financial or managerial assistance to businesses and industries; furnish advice
and assistance to such corporations or associations;
v. Use grant funds to make loans for purposes permitted by the federal
government, by the grant agreement and in furtherance of economic
development; the Commission may delegate to another organization or
agency the implementation of the grant’s purpose, subject to approval by the
federal agency involved and the Board; and
vi. Carry on such other activities as may be necessary in the proper exercise of
the functions described herein.
b. The Board shall have the power to adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations for its
own guidance and for the organization and governance of the Commission, including
election and terms of any officers of the Board, as may be reasonably necessary for
the discharge of its duties, in conformity with applicable law. Such election of
officers shall include election of a chairman from its members. The chairman of the
Board shall serve a one year term. The initial Board chairman shall be elected by the
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Board members appointed by the City. After the expiration of the initial Board
Chairman’s one year term, the next Board chairman shall be elected by the Board
members appointed by the County for the following one year term. Thereafter, the
Board chairman shall alternate years of election by Board members appointed by the
City and Board members appointed by the County. The Board’s rules shall provide
that the Board meets regularly, at least once every three (3) months, at places and
dates specified in the rules. The rules may provide that special meetings may be
called as provided in such rules.
c. The Board shall be responsible for the policy, strategy, long-range planning, and
budget of the Commission, including conducting all economic development
activities county-wide, including recruitment of new, and retention of existing,
manufacturing, distribution and commercial office development. The Board shall
solicit input from the Advisory Board as it deems appropriate to support these efforts.
The Board’s chairman may also appoint any other committees as the work of the
Commission may require.
d. The Board may, within the limits of appropriated funds, appoint, set the annual
compensation of, suspend, and remove the Executive Director of the Commission,
and delegate executive powers to the Executive Director of the Commission (as
further described in Section 4 of this Agreement).
e. The Board may provide for its employees, within the limits of appropriated funds,
health insurance (including for retirees), retirement benefits (including participation
in LGERS), deferred compensation plans, other insurance benefits, and any other
benefits allowed or required by law (and as further described in Section 4 of the
Agreement).
f. The Board may, within the limits of appropriated funds, contract with consultants for
such services as it may require, and contract with the State of North Carolina or the
federal government, or any agency or department thereof, for such services as may
be provided by such agencies; and it is hereby empowered to carry out the provisions
of such contracts as it may enter.
g. The Board shall be responsible for ensuring the Commission carries out the Work
Plan, and recommends any annual amendments to the Work Plan, as such Work Plan
is described in Section 5 of the Agreement.
h. The Board may consider and provide recommendations to City, County, and any
municipality regarding potential local incentives as City, County, or municipality
may provide in accordance with Chapter 158 of the North Carolina General Statutes
and all other applicable law.
i. The Board may provide input regarding the activities of the Union County Economic
Development Growth Enterprise, Inc. non-profit corporation.
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j. The Board shall develop and approve an annual budget which shall be administered
under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the North Carolina General Statutes and be
subject to an independent audit in that the Commission is a local government public
authority pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 159-7(10). The Board shall also obtain an annual
independent audit of Commission accounts consistent with generally accepted
accounting principles, and submit a copy of the audit to City and County.
k. The Board may accept, receive, and disburse in furtherance of its functions any funds,
grants, and services made available by the federal government and its agencies, the
State government and its agencies, any municipalities or counties, and by private and
civic sources.
l. The Board shall be delegated the power to appoint a budget officer for the
Commission who shall perform the duties required by Chapter 159 of the North
Carolina General Statutes and applicable law.
m. The Board shall be delegated the power to appoint a finance officer for the
Commission who shall ensure expenditure of funds consistent with the budget
adopted by the Board and perform all other duties required of such position by
Chapter 159 of the North Carolina General Statutes and applicable law.
n. The Board shall be delegated the power to assure compliance with all applicable state
and federal law and eligibility for the receipt of any state or federal funds.
o. The Board shall be delegated the power to defend and indemnify, to the extent
permitted by applicable law, its officers, directors, board members, and employees,
as further set forth in Section 8 below.
p. The Board, any staff, employees, or other agents shall not have the authority to incur
any debt, obligation, liability, or other expense, not otherwise provided for in existing
appropriations, which would purport to place any liability for such debt upon City or
County without an express vote of approval from City and/or County approving such
indebtedness.
4.PERSONNEL. The Executive Director of the Commission (“Executive Director”) shall
be delegated the executive powers of the Commission and be considered the chief
administrative staff member designated for carrying out the purposes of the Commission.
The initial Executive Director of the Commission shall be the current Executive Director
of Monroe-Union County Economic Development who is employed by City immediately
prior to the Transition Date (as defined in Section 9 of the Agreement).
Thereafter, the Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board. The Executive
Director shall be suspended or removed in the discretion of the Board, upon the joint
recommendation of the County Manager and City Manager. The Executive Director is
permitted and encouraged to attend and participate in management level meetings and
activities of both County and City.
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The Executive Director shall be responsible for the appointment, discipline, suspension,
and removal of all other employees of the Commission.
In its initial formation, the Commission shall offer employment to those employees of
City assigned to Monroe-Union County Economic Development immediately prior to the
Transition Date (“Transitioning Employees”) upon substantially equivalent terms and
conditions of employment as existed for the Transitioning Employees prior to the
Transition Date. The parties agrees to cooperate expeditiously in the transition of the
Transitioning Employees to the Commission. The Commission, City, and County shall
use their best efforts to provide Transitioning Employees with benefits, including vested
benefits, that are substantially equivalent to those provided to Transitioning Employees
in their previous employment prior to the Transition Date, including without limitation
accrued and accruing vacation leave, sick leave, holiday leave, or other paid time off.
City shall provide financial contributions and approvals, as necessary, to ensure that
credit for accrued or vested benefits prior to the Transition Date for Transitioning
Employees are provided without cost to the Commission.
The Commission may, by written agreement and consistent with applicable law, utilize
the employees, service providers, or services of County or City for purposes of financial
reporting, payroll administration, benefits administration, or other administrative
operations of the Commission.
5.PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH, REPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL
MUNICIPAL SERVICES.
a. Product Development. Site specific product development is critical to a successful
economic development program and may include such activities as industrial or
commercial park development, speculative building development, and site specific
infrastructure development. The annual amounts identified in Section 6 and paid by
County and City to Commission do not include costs associated with product
development. The Board, either itself or through the Advisory Board, may consider
and recommend specific site development activities as part of its Work Plan
development. For such projects, the Commission shall collaborate with the County
and City to determine the most efficient and effective process to make appropriate
administrative decisions with respect to development and marketing strategies and
plans. Any product development may be subject to approval and funding by County
or City.
b. Outreach. During the term of this Agreement, the Executive Director shall perform
outreach to the other thirteen 13 municipalities in Union County to solicit their
participation in the continued updating of the county-wide economic development
work plan adopted and amended under the previous interlocal agreement for Monroe-
Union County Economic Development between County and City (the “Work Plan”).
Commission shall update the Work Plan on an annual basis. After Commission has
determined each year those municipalities that desire to participate in the Work Plan,
Commission shall collaborate with City, such participating municipalities, and with
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County for those areas outside municipal limits, to determine (i) the individual needs
of each community, (ii) the strategies to be utilized by Commission for meeting such
needs, (iii) the type of development each seeks to encourage, (iv) the level of
participation desired, (v) the frequency and nature of reports and presentations by
Commission to the stakeholder municipalities, and (vi) such other matters as deemed
appropriate by City, County, and the stakeholder municipalities. When Commission
has gained consensus regarding such terms, Commission shall incorporate them into
a Work Plan update and provide a draft for County and City review not later than
April 30 of a given year. The parties shall finalize and adopt the Work Plan, or update
thereto not later than June 30 of each year. The Work Plan shall be considered, as
amended, an amendment to this Agreement and adoption of such Work Plan shall be
deemed a material term of this Agreement.
c. Reports. In addition to services otherwise provided by Commission pursuant to this
Agreement, including those services required in the Work Plan, Commission shall also
provide the following quarterly written reports to the County Manager, City Manager,
Board, and Advisory Board, including:
•Number of business inquiries;
•Number of calls on existing industries; and
•Status reports on current projects.
In addition, the Commission shall provide the following information in an annual
written report to County Manager/Board of Commissioners, City Manager/Council:
•New jobs that can be attributed to the Commission;
•Average wage for jobs announced by companies that can be attributed to
the Commission;
•Total capital investment announced by companies that can be attributed
to the Commission;
•Retention activities and the number of jobs impacted that can be attributed
to the Commission;
•Tracking/trends of the Union County unemployment rate in comparison
with the surrounding counties, the Charlotte region, and the State of North
Carolina;
•Overall percentage and net change of commercial/business tax base within
Union County and the City of Monroe (via reporting by the Union County
Assessor’s Office); and
•Total square footage of commercial/industrial and office buildings
available within Union County and the City of Monroe and the marketable
condition of this space.
The Commission shall also provide an annual presentation summarizing its efforts
to County (upon request by its Board of Commissioners) and City (upon request by
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its Council), and shall provide such other reasonable report and information as are
requested from time to time by County or City.
d. Services to Non-Party Municipalities. Union County municipalities that are not a
party to this agreement may benefit from the Commission’s promotion of City or
County assets such as parks, recreation facilities, transportation infrastructure,
building sites, education and workforce development resources, hospitality,
healthcare, and other community assets attractive to businesses or industries desiring
to locate or expand in the City or County. Additionally, the Commission may assist
a non-party municipality in its economic development activities through general
economic development research, business and industry environment reports, or
incentive management related to location or expansion of a business or industry in
the City of Monroe or Union County that is part of the regular business of the
Commission. If, however, a non-party municipality desires specific research or
support related to targeted business recruitment strategies, special staffing support
arrangements, or support of a particular economic development project within or
contiguous to its municipal boundary that is not endorsed by the City or County, then
the Commission may enter in to interlocal agreements (subject to approval by the
Board) for the provision of such services in return for commensurate consideration
from the non-party municipality.
6.CONTRIBUTIONS AND FINANCING. During the term of this Agreement, as defined
in Section 9, both County and City shall contribute, at a minimum a base contribution to
the Commission annually (each party’s such contribution is shall be referenced as a “Base
Contribution”). The Base Contribution for each party for FY 2021-2022 shall be a 50/50
share of the total monies required to be contributed by City and County to Commission
for FY 2021-2022 pursuant to this Agreement, which Base Contribution amount shall
take into account the value of in-kind services, including whole or partially funded full-
time equivalent position(s), provided to the Commission by either party (as such Base
Contribution amount for FY 2021-2022 is identified in Exhibit A). Each Base
Contribution shall be used by the Commission to finance its operations and administrative
costs, provided that such payments shall exclude the cost of any incentives paid by County
and City. County or City may provide additional funds to Commission beyond its Base
Contribution, with such additional payments being at the discretion of the party providing
such a contribution.
County and City shall each provide its Base Contribution to Commission in increments
of two (2) equal installments, payable on or before the first day of each fiscal year and
t h e first day of each calendar year, beginning on July 1, 2021 (except that the first
such payment under this Agreement shall be payable within thirty (30) days of the
Transition Date).
For each fiscal year the Agreement is in effect, beginning on July 1, 2022, both City and
County will adjust its annual Base Contribution by an increase of at least two percent
(2%) of the previous year’s Base Contribution. The combined annual Base Contribution
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to the Commission between County and City shall be referenced as the “Combined
Annual Base Contribution.”
The Base Contribution of County and City for FY 2021-2022 is set forth in Exhibit A of
this Agreement, which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit A also
provides an estimated schedule for each party’s Base Contribution beyond FY 2021-2022
during the Initial Term of this Agreement (reflecting an annual 2% increase).
Commission shall maintain accurate and detailed financial records, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, for all expenditures or
costs related to the Commission. County and City have the right to inspect, examine, and
make copies of all financial books, records and accounts of Commission during normal
business hours and may audit financial records upon reasonable notice. Within ninety
(90) days following the end of each fiscal year during which this Agreement is in effect,
Commission shall provide a copy of its annual audit to County and City. In the event it
is determined that funds provided to Commission pursuant to this Agreement have been
expended in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, then
Commission agrees to refund any such funds to County and City based on a pro-rata
share of total Commission funding.
City agrees that all funds currently within the fund balance associated with Monroe-
Union Economic Development and other assets controlled or used by Monroe-
Union Economic Development as of the Transition Date shall be transferred to the
Commission.
7.PROPERTY OWNERSHIP. All buildings, grounds, facilities, furniture, equipment,
technology, and other assets purchased by either County or City shall remain the property
of County or City, except that which has been transferred to the Commission by the City
on the Transition Date. Within the limits of appropriated funds, the Commission may
lease, rent, or purchase, or otherwise obtain suitable quarters and office space for its staff,
and may lease, rent, or purchase necessary furniture, fixtures, or other equipment. No
real property shall be owned or titled in the name of the Commission, but shall instead
be owned by County and City as tenants in common. Upon termination of the Agreement
or dissolution of the Commission, any Commission property and jointly owned property
shall be governed by Section 10 of this Agreement.
8.INSURANCE COVERAGE AND INDEMNIFICATION. Commission shall
maintain insurance coverage for property owned or used by the Commission for its
services. Commission shall also maintain reasonable insurance coverage for the
Commission and its directors and officers, specifically including, without limitation,
Directors & Officers coverage, general liability coverage, workers’ compensation
coverage, and any other insurance coverage required by law.
The Commission shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify each person
who may serve or who has served at any time as an officer, director, board member, or
employee of the Commission against all expenses and liabilities, including, without
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limitation, counsel fees, judgments, fines, excise taxes, penalties, and settlement
payments, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon such person in connection with any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which he or she may
become involved by reason of his or her service in such capacity; provided that no
indemnification shall be provided for any such person with respect to any matter as to
which he or she shall have been finally adjudicated in any proceeding not to have acted
in good faith or in the reasonable belief that such action was in the best interest of the
Commission; and further provided that any compromise or settlement payment shall be
approved by the Board Members who are not at that time parties to the proceeding, unless
otherwise delegated to the Executive Director (subject to any necessary budgetary and
appropriation approval of County and City).
9.TERM AND TERMINATION. This Agreement shall become effective as of its
mutual execution by both parties (the “Effective Date”). The date on which the City
shall transfer personnel to the Commission as required by this Agreement is July 1, 2021
(“Transition Date”). The Agreement shall have an initial term running from the Effective
Date through June 30, 2026. The Agreement shall automatically renew at the end of the
then-current term for three (3) year terms (“Renewal Terms”) until terminated in writing.
Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving at least two (2)
years’ written notice adopted by resolution of its governing board that it wishes to
terminate the Agreement and withdraw from the Commission.
If this Agreement expires or is terminated as provided for herein, the provisions of
Section 10 for the dissolution of the Commission shall apply.
10.DISSOLUTION. If the Agreement expires or is terminated as provided by Section 9 or
operation of law, the provisions of this Section 10 shall apply. Such events shall be
considered a dissolution of the Commission. Upon dissolution, the property owned or
purchased by or for County or City individually, shall remain the respective property of
County or City. Property owned or purchased jointly by County and City shall be divided
according to the percentage ownership or interest of each, or should City and County so
agree, shall remain jointly owned. Property directly paid for or purchased with
Commission funds or by Commission, shall be divided equally between City and County,
unless otherwise required by law. The resolution of outstanding debts may be
accomplished by agreement of County and City authorized representatives. After all
outstanding debts are resolved, any remaining funds shall be distributed equally between
County and City.
11.NO AUTHORITY TO BIND FOR INCENTIVES. City agrees that neither City nor
Commission shall have any authority to bind County to the payment or provision of any
economic development incentives. County agrees that neither County nor Commission
shall have any authority to bind City to the payment or provision of any economic
development incentives. In the event Commission (through its staff, Board, or Advisory
Board) deems a project worthy of receipt of incentives from County or City, Commission
shall provide its Executive Director to discuss the project with County’s Board of
Commissioners or City’s Council, as appropriate, in closed session and upon request, at
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any open session of such governmental bodies, and in sufficient detail as to such
governmental bodies to make an informed decision regarding the provision of incentives.
12.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between
the parties. No other agreement, statement, or promise made by either party, orally or in
writing, which is not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.
13.AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be amended upon adoption of written
amendments executed in writing on behalf of each respective governing body, which may
include amendment to the Establishing Resolution if required by applicable law.
14.JOINT EFFORTS. This Agreement shall be considered for all purposes as prepared
through the joint efforts of the both parties and shall not be construed against one party or
the other as a result of preparation, submission, or drafting hereof.
15.SEVERABILITY. The provisions hereof are severable, and should any provision be
determined to be invalid, unlawful or otherwise null and void by any court of competent
jurisdiction, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not thereby
be affected unless such ruling shall make further performance hereunder impossible or
impose an unconscionable burden upon one of the parties. The parties shall endeavor in
good faith to replace the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions
the economic effect of which comes as close as practicable to that of the invalid, illegal or
unenforceable provisions.
16.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. I n the performance of their duties pursuant to this
Agreement, County, City, and Commission shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, codes, standards, and orders of any and all governmental bodies, agencies,
authorities, and courts having jurisdiction.
17.REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Each party hereby represents and
warrants each to the other the existence of all capacity, authority, resolutions, and actions
necessary to execute and enter into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acting under the authority of their
respective governing bodies, have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in duplicate
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, this the day and year first above written.
ATTEST UNION COUNTY
________________________________ ___________________________________
Lynn G. West William M. Watson
Clerk to the Board County Manager
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act.
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Finance Officer
ATTEST CITY OF MONROE
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Bridgette H. Robinson E.L. Faison
City Clerk City Manager
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act.
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Finance Officer
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EXHIBIT A
Base Contribution Projected Schedule for Initial Term:
Fiscal Year Union County City of Monroe
2021-2022 $ $
2022-2023 $ $
2023-2024 $ $
2024-2025 $ $
2025-2026 $ $
NOTE: The parties agree that the Base Contributions will be made for FY 2021-2022 in
accordance with this chart. However, the Base Contributions listed for additional future
fiscal years are estimates based on the annual increase set forth in Section 6 of the
Agreement.
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
January 5, 2026
Agenda Title:
Appointments to Boards and Committees
Summary of Information:
The Person County Board of Commissioners solicited volunteers to fill positions on the
following boards, commissions, authorities, and committees through advertisement in the
Courier-Times edition dated November 13, 2025, on the Person County Government Facebook
page, and on the Person County Government website with notice to submit applications by the
deadline of noon December 18, 2025. I respectively request that the Board nominate and
appoint as deemed appropriate following your review of the submitted applications of interest.
The Board of Commissioners are encouraged to recruit citizens to fill the current vacancies for
those that no applications have been received.
Financial Impact:
None
Recommended Action:
Appoint volunteers as deemed appropriate.
Submitted By:
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
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Agricultural Advisory Board
2-Year Initial Term; 4-Year Reappointment
2 positions available
The following application was received:
Bruce Whitfield requests reappointment
Airport Commission
3-Year Term: 1 position available for a Citizen-at-Large with interest in aviation, and 1 position available
for a Licensed Pilot
The following applications were received:
Kirk Adams requests appointment- Licensed Pilot
Zakiya James requests appointment-Citizen-at-Large
Jeffrey Smith requests appointment-Citizen-at-Large
Michael Smith requests appointment-Citizen-at-Large
Dusty Wall request reappointment-Citizen-at-Large
Steven Watkins requests reappointment- Licensed Pilot
Board of Adjustment
3-Year Term: 1 position available
The following application was received:
Cynthia Lynch requests reappointment
Human Services Advisory Committee
1 position available for each of the following: a Representative from the Person County Sheriff’s Office,
A Representative from the Person County Health Department, a Guardian-ad-Litem, a Past-Service
Recipient, and a Representative from the Person Veterans Council, and 2 positions for the following:
Citizen-at-Large
The following applications were received for Citizen-at-Large/Past-Service Recipient:
John Byrd, Sr. requests appointment
Treco Lea-Jeffers requests appointment
Sandy Parker requests appointment
Kenneth Perry requests appointment
Eric Turley requests appointment
Gerald Wallace requests appointment
Mia Winstead requests appointment
The following applications were received for each of the following:
Guardian-ad-Litem – Jayne Bremer requests appointment
Representative from the PCSO- Wesley Brown, Jr. requests appointment
Representative from the Person Veterans Council- Teresa Burch requests appointment
Representative from Person County Health Department- Tabatha Philpott requests appointment
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
1-Year Initial Term: 2-Year Reappointment
1 position available for each of the following: a Juvenile Defense Attorney, Chief District Court Judge or
Judge designated by the Chief District Court Judge, District Attorney or designee, Chief Court Counselor
or designee, Person County Sheriff or designee, Chief of Police or designee, Person County School
Superintendent or designee, Director of the Department of Social Services or Consolidated Human
Services Agency or designee, and a Representative of a local Parks and Recreation Program.
6 positions available for Members of the General Public, and 1 position available for a Citizen under the
age of 21
The following applications were received for Members of the General Public:
Anita Banks requests appointment
Beverly Cates requests reappointment
Charles Croson requests appointment
Rev. Phillip Jackson requests appointment
Latisha Linzsey requests reappointment
Louise Oliver requests reappointment
Debra Sierra requests appointment
Mia Winstead requests appointment
The following applications were received for each of the following:
Michelle Carey requests appointment as Department of Social Services designee
Marie Chapman requests appointment as Chief Court Counselor
John Hill requests reappointment as a Representative from Parks and Recreation
Deputy Sheriff Aron Lappin requests reappointment as Person County Sheriff designee
Judge John Hoyte Stultz, III requests reappointment as Chief District Court Judge designee
Detective Brice Warren requests appointment as Chief of Police designee
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
1 position available for the following: a Business Leader representative, and a Representative from
Person Memorial Hospital
The following application was received:
Garrison Bowes Perkins requests appointment as a Business Leader Representative
Region K Aging Advisory Council
3-Year Term: 2 positions available
The following applications were received:
Jennifer Morrow requests reappointment
Wanda Oneal requests reappointment
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Tourism Development Authority
1-Year Initial Term; 2 -Year Reappointment
1 position available for a citizen at-large to fill an unexpired term to 12/31/2027, and
1 position available for a Lodging Representative
The following applications were received:
Amy Adams requests appointment as a citizen-at-large
Dr. Claudia Berryhill requests reappointment for a Lodging Representative
Robby Jones requests appointment as a citizen-at-large
Workforce Development Board
1-Year Initial Term; 2-Year Reappointment
1 position available for a business and industry representative
The following application was received:
Rev. Philip Jackson requests appointment
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• I acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
12/04/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Wesley Brown, Jr
• Full Address
120 Court Street
Roxboro NC 27573
• Primary Phone
(336) 583-6242
• Email Address
wbrown@personcountync.gov
Educational Background
Master of Science in Administration for Criminal Justice
Employer
Person County Sheriffs Office
Job Title
Sergeant of Criminal Investigation Division
• Name{s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Person County Human Services Advisory Committee
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
N/A
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Education, years of service as a law enforcement officer, criminal investigator, NCSBI Task Force Member ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children)
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
N/A
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
N/A
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I wish to serve Person County in this capacity because I am committed to helping strengthen the well-being of our community and ensuring that all residents have access to
the support and services they need to thrive.
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• I acknowledge that any Information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/03/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Teresa Burch
• Full Address
1270 Whitt Town Rd
Roxboro NC 27574
• Primary Phone
(336) 504-3862
• Email Address
tburch@slwilsoncpa.com
Educational Background
AAS in Accounting
Employer
Stephen L. Wilson, CPA, PA
Job TIile
Staff Accountant
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Human Services Advisory Committee
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Person Veterans Council, Person County Museum, Lamberth Memorial Baptist Church Stewardship Committee, America 250
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Leadership & collaboration in local organizations focused on veterans, families, and community well-being. Skilled in budgeting, accounting, & compliance for nonprofits.
Experienced in planning, promoting, & managing community events, as well as public relations & community based advocacy.
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
None that I know of.
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Treasurer for both the Person Veterans Council and the Person County Museum of History. Actively involved in coordinating local veteran and community events, serving on
church finance and stewardship committees, and supporting civic and historical initiatives throughout Person County.
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I want to help strengthen the programs that serve Person County residents. My work with local nonprofits and veterans' groups has shown me how teamwork and
compassion can make a real difference in our community.
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• I acknowledge that any Information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/17/202S
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Rev Phillip Jackson
• Full Address
3497 Halifax Rd
Roxboro NC 2 7574
• Primary Phone
(919) 724-0871
• Email Address
Pejackson65@outlook.com
Educational Background
Highest level of education received from Maranatha Bible College In Religious Studies
Employer
Christian Coalition To End Poverty Now
Job Title
Direct
• Name(s) of Authority, Boar<!. Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Juvenile Justice
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Kerr Tarr Regional Food Counal
Interests and Experiences
list any relevant qual ifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
I have extensive experience in workforce development through the nonprofit sector through establishing and managing a Job training /mentoring program focused on the
hard to employ and formerly incarcerated population.
Briefly explain any anticipated confli ct of interest you may have if appointed:
I do not forsee and conflict interest and I am willing to make the necessary adjustments should any conflict arise.
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Kerr Tarr Food Council, Ordained Minester Zion Christian Center Founding Director New Beginnings Outreach CDC, Founding Director Christian Coalition To End Poverty Now
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capac ity?
I believe that my experience can be helpful in lifting many out of hard places in life and setting them on a path to empowerment and to becoming productive contnbutlng
members of our community.
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• I acknowledge that any in formation submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/10/202S
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Latisha Linzsey
• Fu II Address
129 Northside v,ew
Roxboro NC 27573
• Prima,y Phone
(336) 504-0650
• Email Address
linzseyt@yahoo.com
Educational Background
Pied mont Community College and Alamance Com munity College
Employer
United Home Health
Job Title
PCA
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
JCPC
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissio ns, or Committees you are presently serving on:
JCPC
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
retired from working with juveniles detained, former GAL , mentoring, counseling
Briefly explain any an ticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
n/a
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Ahava Outreach Ministries, Person County Firefighters Bum Fund
Why do you wish to serve Person County In this capacity?
i live wori<ing with children and hopefully me being a voice for them can give some insight on what they are going through and possibly make some improvements in the
community
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• I acknowledge that any information sub mitted In this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
12/10/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Louise Oliver
• Fu II Address
69 Creekview Lane, P.O.Box 1921
Roxboro NC 27573
• Primary Phone
(336) 599-8898
• Ema ii Address
shortcak27573@yahoo.com
Educational Background
Retired DJJDP, DPS
Employe r
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Jobntle
Retired Assistant Manager
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
JCPC
list any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
JCPC, PCSC
Interests and Experiences
list any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Worked and managed shifts and Staff supervising adjudicated residential Juveniles.
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
N/A
Briefly describe any civic Involvement and organizations you serve:
ECA Treasurer, Roxboro Reunion Scholarship Executive Comm., OES
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I have over 20 years of experience in working with Youth, elderly and the disabled.
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• 1 acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from Interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
1 Agree
• Date
11/15/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Debra Sierra
• Full Address
469 Beaver Creek Parkway
Roxboro NC 27574
• Primary Phone
(336) 597-0967
• Email Address
slerradd@hotmail.com
Educational Background
Associate Degree ,n Human Services
Employer
NA
Job ntte
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• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
None at Present
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Strong knowledge of the Spanish language, Early Childhood Education
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of Interest you may have if appointed:
None
Briefly describe any civic Involvement and organizations you serve:
None
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
1 care about my community and the children in It.
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• I acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/13/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Mia Winstead
• Full Address
1421 Elm St
Roxboro NC 27573
• Primary Phone
(919) 695-1696
• Email Address
manimia2@gmail.com
Educational Background
Associate in Applied Science
Employer
Retired/Unemployed
Job Title
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• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Juvenile Crime Prevention
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
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Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Interest is in helping people, volunteering, event planning; Administrative skills
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
I am in the process of looking for employment after retirement. So unsure of my availability once employment is found but will try my best to make it work to be available if
possible.
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Member of Just Love In Person nonprofit organization, B.A.S.I.C, Person County Lions Club
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I love my community and want to do my part in making it the best it can be for all residents. The Civics Academy highlighted more ways I can help that I did not know of.
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L2/29/25, 10:01AM To: +l 336-599-1609 From: +l 336-322-8630 Attn: Michelle Solomon
Mail to:
Fax to:
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
County Manager's Office
304 South Morgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573-5245
(336)599-1609
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*Any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132).
All applications from interested residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
Date: 12/29/2025 Full Name: Wendy Michelle Carey
Address: 201 Patterson Dr City: Roxboro NC Zip: 27573
-p=ri�m=-=a:c--::ry�Prr.:h=o=n--=-e.,----· -335=!j�26--------Email Address: mcarey@personcountync.g ov
Educational Background : I have a BSW de gree . l have 13 years expierence working with at -risk iuveniles
in community programs. Currently, I'm recruitig, training, and licensing foster parents ................................ .
Employer: Person County DSS Job Title: Licensing Working Chld Welfare SW Ill
Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Earl Brasher Preschool Policy Board, NC Teen Court Association, NC Juvenile Services Association
INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCES
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
I love Person County and want to see our young people succeed and have a future. I have a caring calm personality and love
working with at-risk families and their children. I want to see our community grow and have more resources to empower these
familes and help them be succeed
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
1 was employeed with Roots and Wings for 13 years. Ronnie Dunevant and I have a great relationship. I do not feel this would be
a conflict but wanted to share this information.
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I volunteered for Person County Relay for Life for 20 years and served as chair of the event for 8 years. I'm currently serving
on the Executive committe of the person County Lions Club.
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I want to serve on the JCPC to help prevent youth crime, advocate for more resources for youth and families, and support
public saftey in the community.
SIGNATURE: Wendy Michelle Carey
Any questions, please call County Manager's Office at (336) 597-1720
End of Application
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APPLIC ATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO PERSON COUNTY AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Mail to:
Fax to:
County Manager's Office
304 South Morgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573-5245
(336)599-1609
*Any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132).
All applications from interested residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
Date: 19-://0 / f)J --Full Name: \Aar ,-Q._ u. �M.ClV\
Address:�&., 6�1'ee L)(. City: Lc;,uis \,�NC Zip: )1:-. 7 S"lf9
Primary Phone\__M ® Email Address: %Ct ✓ Lf-' �
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Educational Background:
Employer: t--) C.. §) Q5) -S Ul\J ,"3u_s \:: 1. C:..e.. Job Title: C..V\� e.?-G c, (.{ r\c L.0\...u'\.S J..oV
Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for: ----� C. pc_,
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCES
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
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Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
SIGNATURE: w QJ. �b:t
Any questions, please call County Manager's Office at (336) 597-1720
End of Application
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO PERSON COUNTY
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMNIISSIONS, ANDCOJIJNIITTEES
The Person Coullly Board of Commissioners believes all citizens should have the opportunity to participaie in
govemme111al decisions. The Board wc1111s to appoint qualified, knowledgeable. and dedicated people to se,w 011 authorities.
boards, commissions, and committees. Ifyou have an imeresr in being considered or appointment to any advertised mcancy, please
thoroughlycomplele the form below before tire advertised deadline and choose fi'om It/re following options:
mail to:
Fax to:
County Manager's Office
30./ Soll/h Morgan Street. Room 2 I 2
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573-5245
(336) 599-1609
Any questions, please call the County Manager's Office call: (336) 597-1720.
Name of Authority. Board. Commission, orcom111i11ees app(yin glor. Juvenile Crime Prevention Counci l
Name: John Alexander Hill
Address: 493 Sunset Drjye City: Milton, NC Zip: 'lli1J.
Telephone: 919-32 3-7337 Home 919-323-7337 W ork: 336-597-1755
Occupation: Director of Pers on Co un tv Recreati on, Arts, and Par ks Departme nt
Busi ness Addr ess: 42 5 Long A venue, Roxb oro, North Carol ina 27573
Email Address: Johnhil l@personcountync.gov
Br iefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed: �
Edu cational B ackground: Appalach jan State Univ ersity: Bachelor of Science in Recreat ion Management, North
Carolina Central Univ ersjty: Masters degre e in Publi c Admjnistrntion
Business and Civic Experien ces/Skills: Operations of public service organization. 26 years of public
servi ce, 30 ve ar s workin g in pub lic recreation, I am also a private business owner I am highly involved
wit h Person County citizens and community and local organizati ons
Areas of Expertise and Interest/Skills: Pu blic pr ogram and facilitie s manag ement, recreation, and public
program development and implementation, public facility devel opment. experienced grant writer.
List of any A ut horities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees presen tly serving on:, Person Countv
Wellnes s Committ ee, Healthy Personians, Person Cou nty Juvenile Crime Preventi on Cou ncil f25
year s). Person County Recreation Advisorv Board. Piedmont Conservation Council, etc.
Forme rly se rv ed on the following Boards: North Carolina Recreation and Pa rks Assoc iation
(Cha ir of the Mun icipa l D ivisio n, Chair of the Countv Division. Cha ir o f the Pa rk Division, Cha ir
of the Pa r k Range r,} Preside nt of the Roxboro Kiwani s, 2018 and 2019 Ch air o f the North Caroli na
Pa rks and Recreati o n Directo r Co nference. NCRPA; Coun ty D ivision, Mun icipal Divisions, State
Parks Division,
Sign atur e: v Date: 12/29/2025
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• 1 acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from th� date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/06/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Aron Lappin
• Full Address
170 Kiser-Hicks Road
Roxboro NC 27574
* Primary Phone
(336) 504-2818
• Email Address
alappin@personcountync.gov
Educational Background
High school graduate with some college
Employer
Person County Government
Job Title
Deputy Sheriff SRO
• Name(s) or Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying ror:
JCPC
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
JCPC
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Certified Law Enforcement, School Resource Officer
Briefly explain any antici pated conflict or interest you may have if appointed:
None
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Chief of Roxboro-Person County Rescue Scuad
Why do you wish to serve Person County In this capacity?
!'Ve been in this role for several years and enjoy being on the committee with this team
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• I acknowledge that any information sub mitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/14/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
John Hoyte Stultz Ill
• Full Address
11887 Burlington Rd
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
• Primary Phone
(336) 583-5782
• Email Address
john.h.stultz@nccourts.org
Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts· Economics-UNC-Ch 1993, Juris Doctor-Campbell University 1996, LLM-Judicial Practice 2018
Employer
State of North Carolina
JobTitle
District Court Judge
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Person County JCPC
list any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Person County JCPC
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Juvenile Court Judge
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
Ronnie Dunevant is the director of Roots and Wings, a JCPC provider. Ronnie is my wife's uncle. In the past, I have always abstained In any vote that involves the funding of
roots and wings, or would other have the appearance of any impropriety.
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
North Carolina judicial system
Why do you wish to serve Person County In this capacity?
I would like to continue my service to my county and bring my insight to the decisions that are made
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO PERSON COUNTY
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Mail to:
Fax to:
County Manager's Office
304 South Mo rgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573-5245
(336)599-1609
*Any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132).
All applications from interested residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of appl ication.
Date: 11/17/2025 Full Name: Detective Warren
Address: 109 N. Lamar Street City: Roxboro NC Zip: 2 7573
Primary Phone: 336-599-83 45 Email Address: bwarren@cityofroxboro .com
Educational Background: Detective Warren is a native of Person County. He graduated from Person
High School He bagan his carrer with the police department in 2018.
Employer: City of Roxboro Job Title: Police Detective
Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
NIA
INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCES
List any relevant qualifi cations that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Numerous law enforcement related certifications incl uding crisis intervention training and de-escalation
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
None
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Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
NIA
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
Police chief desginee to JCPC
SIGNATURE:
Any questions, please call County Manager's Office at (336) 597-1720
End of Application
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• I acknowledge that any Information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/12/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Garrison Bowes Perkins
• Full Address
1615 cates mill road
roxboro NC 27574
• Primary Phone
(336) 504-0947
• Email Address
gbowes@pfmcinc.org
Educational Background
East carolina University· Finance/ Risk Management and Insurance
Employer
Person Family Medical Center, Inc
Job Title
Project & Grant Manager/ Risk Management
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Opioid Advisory Committee
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Earl Bradsher Preschool· Vice Chair
Interests and Experiences
Li st any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Person Family Behavioral Health Center, MAT services, oversee operations. I have experience in outreach and marketing for a federal qualified health center.
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
N/A
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Recent graduate of Person County Civics Academy Fall 2025
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I want to serve Person County on the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee because I am committed to reducing the impact of opioid misuse in our community. Through
my v/011< at Person Family Medical, Dental, and BH. I have seen the urgent need for effective prevention.
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Person Family Medical & Dental Center
P.O. Box 350
702 N. Main Stred
Roxboro. NC 27573
Date: 11/12/2025
To Whom It May Concern:
Telephone: (336) 599-9271
Fa�: (336) 599-0969
Medical Rcwnls Fax: (336) 599-0JH
E-mail: plincr,J;csinc.ncl
Website: www. personfamilymcdical.com
Billing ql1estions:
1> (3 36) 599-2900
I' (336) 599-7892
I am writing to express my full support for the appointment of Garrison Bowes Perkins to the
Person County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OSAC) as a representative of Person Family
Medical & Dental Center (PFMC).
Garrison has been an integral part of PFMC 's efforts to expand outreach, strengthen community
partnerships, and develop programs that align with the goals of the opioid settlement initiative.
Her experience in grant development, marketing, and community engagement makes her uniquely
qualified to contribute to the committee's mission of addressing opioid-related challenges in
Person County.
As CEO and a committed community business leader, I believe Garrison's participation will bring
valuable insight and help ensure that PFMC continues to play an active role in supporting recovery
and prevention strategies for our residents.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information or clarification.
Sincerely,
Glenn Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Person Family Medical & Dental Center
336-599-9271 Ext. 359
Date: 11/12/2025
• Member oi' Ho�boro Arca Chamb..:r of Cummi:rcc
• Member ,'\c:t:ncy of United Way of P\!�On County
• Member of The. North Cau-ilina P11ma1y llc:ihl1 Can.: Assoc1;itil)fl
• Supponcd in pan hy Grnnts fio111 the U.S. Dcpanm�111 (11' I h.·alth & I ilun.111 Scrvi�·C!i, Bur�au of J>nm:u-y H,::tllh L':uc
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• I acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/05/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Jennifer Morrow
• Full Address
142 Sunset Point Drive
Semora NC 27343
• Primary Phone
(336) 504-2745
• Email Address
wishmakerl@gmail.com
Educational Background
Bachelor or Science, MS
Employer
Myself, Retired
Job1ille
I.T. Manager
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Region K Advisory Council
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
President of Friends of Person County Senior Center. Region K Advisory Council -term expires Dec. 31, 2025
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you poss ess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
J.T Specialist, Physical Education, Proper Equipment Use in Fitness Center, Fundraising activities supporting PCSC
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
None Known
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Volunteer at PCSC. Monitor Fitness Center, General Orientation and Proper Fitness Center Equipment Usage and Assistance.
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
Hopefully to provide advice and recommendations for services and activities to and for older adults to address their needs.
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• I acknowledge that any Information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
12/09/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Wanda Oneal
• Full Address
952 Brooks Dairy Road
Roxboro NC 27574
• Primary Phone
(919) 971·6272
• Email Address
woneal54@gmail.com
Educational Background
BSN Nursing graduate 1984
Employer
Retired
Job Title
Retired
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Region K Advisory Council
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Region K Advisory Council
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Retired nurse with approximately 50 years of experience. Currently going to Person County Senior Center for groop exercise and other activities. I also lead one dass a
week and fill in occasionally if needed. I am engaged in activities normally five days a week.
Brieny explain any anticipated connict of interest you may have if appointed:
None
Briefly describe any civic in volvement and organizations you serve:
Region K Advisory Council
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
Currently have been serving on the Region K Advisory Council and would like to continue. Learning about how the council works.
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* I acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date cf application.
I Agree
*Date
11/18/2025
*Are you a resident cf Person County?
Yes
*Full Name
Amy Adams
* Full Address
1118 Kermit Duncan Road
Timberlake NC 27583
* Primary Phone
{919) 621-6041
*Email Address
asadams2010@g mai!.com
Educational Background
High School Diploma
Employer
Self Employed
Job Titfe
Dog Boarding Kennel Operator
*Name(s} of Authority, Bo ard, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Tourism Development Authority -citizen at large
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
None, currently.
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills}
I enjoy exploring small towns and rural areas and would love to see Person County become a destination for others who are like me. I like the new wayfinding signs that
have been installed in Roxboro and I am excited about the new Centennial Park and what it could become.
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
I do not know of any conflicts
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
I completed the Person County Civics Academy with the intention of finding ways to serve our community.
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I appreciate what our County has to offer and would like for it to be appreciated by others, and to see our local businesses thrive.
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Mail to:
Fax to:
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO PERSON COUNTY
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
county Manager's Office
304 South Morgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573-5245 (336)599-1609*Any information submitted in this appUcation is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132).All applications from interested residents wlU be kept on file for one year from the date of appUcatlon.Date: 7? hr ZJ 2,,? z s Full Name; r'c., f', ' -'1/ ' / r2 • .!J • !!,./-, L/l CU.-< cL.<.b 1\,/4::ov i¥4-L7 �-Address: 2 '7 "i ({(24 tK-f S of /.,A_, (,<} City:YCtic,L.......,,NC Zip: z 7 5' 7 yPrimary Phone:::i!3t. sCJ 7 /L-f,:, 7 Email Address: L,_7,,u OsDDl t., /70"-' lfirax /,,v'f,.. rr,q
Educational Background: // Ll'1;b /k{\k!& Q t,,,;hn,, 71./,:/b {ld,6; { (J.<<<-Lf B,,1.�;_,, l.tt,_,,1--" ) C z 4;,1r-) /65 rvc:su P !J 11,, .Jt,,_[,'{..,_.,;., /pt.qt..<., U,w�e,.c,,:,,t;.,Employer: ____ t,_v_/_A _______ _ Job Title: N / AName(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for: , , •<;c9· f!.P" ';f·•1 1,1 rv-:) C rJ · · • 1 n .,., f:t · l fU/Jt,t_!. 0..-, -�C4U(;t =-C-1-<,A-;:':o,, UL�V ,,, ..f:½ l/'t..lc-C'1 List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on: lc,u,t,Lt<-? ,,.,� •. ,J;..u• /J C,,1 J) A 1 vl<.SM,-. l�"'.; c.-1 U.U,,,.,,<'v.,"-<-� fJ,;,,�C...,"/r.t.,"-'•,r C.n.,1,,:,.,.�,.\j)c_ f2:,) c,, (i'\i-'I.S • ..__ [,l,<-...,,"0. -/ku.�...,"'-" � '} .f;,;,_(1,-,,'c .. �0 '[q 1;.f·'I,-<-� C<,e {i,,:lu.L{,,✓'ct1' /2,,eINTERESTS AND EXPERlt::NCES List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills) 9 ,f.,f...M d�wZc�.,,,c ,L�,...;,.,,,,/ ��!';, �,.,,� /l,ii,1,.£2.-<..u..u.'1, t�h �u'.,,,4&c08"> , :J -j« J., (J ::&?-� �<,/4,,, A 'i,'b-, f, &. 6�•c c +k'-;t.� '-<-�·,S fo�GT plt\ J� .u.� /)1-Kj ;t.:,.,..,_,,�, ;!J _bu� -� ikU,•~ + 4f µ,,._,,.L fa,,.._lu�(5 .l,--tcA.A-'( f+'Y kY"Cl<-,t 5 6/ lfh.A,t-?V---V n1::a<n (4./20,-, trr
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO PERSON COUNTY AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Mail to:
Faxto:
County Manager's Office
304 South Morgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573'5245
(336)599-1609
*Any information submitted ill this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132).All applitatfons from interested residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
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• I acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Public Record Law (General Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents will be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
• Date
11/17/2025
• Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
• Full Name
Rev Phillip Jackson
• Full Address
3497 Halifax Rd
Roxboro NC 27574
• Primary Phone
(919) 724-0871
• Email Address
Pejackson65@outlook.com
Educational Background
Highest level of education received from Maranatha Bible College In Religious Studies
Employer
Christian Coalition To End Poverty Now
Job Title
Direct
• Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
Workforce Development
List any Aut h orities, Boar ds, Commis sions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
Kerr Tarr Regional Food Council
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, an d Skills)
I have extensive experience in workforce development through the nonprofit sector through establishing and managing a job training /mentoring program focused on the
hard to employ and formerly incarcerated population.
Brieny explain any anticipated conmct of interest you may have if appointed:
I do not forsee and conflict interest and I am willing to make the necessary adjustments should any conflict arise.
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Kerr Tarr Food Council, Ordained Minester Zion Christian Center Founding Director New Beginnings Outreach CDC, Founding Director Christian Coalition To End Poverty Now
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I believe that my experience can be helpful in lifting many out of hard places in life and setting them on a path to empowerment and to becoming productive contributing
members of our community.
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